How do I check if a company is registered in New Zealand?

How do I check if a company is registered in New Zealand?

You can search the New Zealand Companies Office website for free information on companies. Types of searches include: Register Search – Search for basic details of companies and Other Entity types.

How do I make sure my brand name isn’t taken?

You can search for federally registered trademarks by using the free trademark database on the USPTO’s website. To start, go to the USPTO’s Trademark Electronic Business Center at http://www.uspto.gov/main/trademarks.htm and choose “Search.” Then follow the instructions you see on the screen.

How do I find out if a company is legitimate in NZ?

Check if you can use a name for a business or a brand

• Business name. Check if the name you want to use for your new business is available.
• Trade mark. Check if your business name is similar to any existing trade mark.
• Web domains. See which domain names are available for website and email addresses.
• Social media.

What do you call the owner of the company?

Owner. CEO. Founder. Managing director. Managing partner or managing member.

How do I find a business entity name in New Zealand?

Simply use the ONECheck online business entity name search. When you search the New Zealand business name database for available names, the ONECheck website will let you know: if there are any trade mark restrictions on the name, and if the name is available on social media sites.

How do I change the name of a New Zealand Company?

To change the name of an existing New Zealand or overseas company, you’ll need to use our ‘Change company name’ service. Get an overview of how companies are structured, find out about the company records you need to keep, and what’s involved when you incorporate with and report to the Companies Office.

How do I find out if a business name is available?

Simply use the ONECheck online business entity name search. When you search the New Zealand business name database for available names, the ONECheck website will let you know: if the business name is available, if there are any trade mark restrictions on the name, if the web domain is available, and if the name is available on social media sites.

What is the onecheck service?

MBIE’s ONECheck service allows you to confirm the availability of a proposed company name. It provides: the ability to check registered company names, web domains and social media usernames in one simple search.