Investors who open a recruitment company in New Zealand follow a set of key steps and observe the licensing requirements for these types of activities.
Many companies are looking to outsource processes related to finding adequate staff for their open positions. Labour hire companies offer this service by meeting the staffing needs of their clients.
Company formation in New Zealand takes place according to well-established requirements set forth by the Companies Office. Entrepreneurs can rely on the solutions provided by our team from the earliest stages of company creation.
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Set up a recruitment company in New Zealand with our help
If you want to open a company in New Zealand that offers recruitment services, you will need to register your business and obtain the needed licenses for functioning.
Before you start a business in New Zealand, it is advisable to complete a market research phase that will allow you to understand the market and the requirements of your future clients.
The business incorporation process is streamlined when working with our local team of company formation experts. We can help you with the following key steps once you decide to set up a recruitment company in New Zealand:
- Prepare the documents and register the new business with the Companies Office. We can also help international companies that wish to register a branch in NZ;
- Understand the licensing requirements. Recruitment firms will need to obtain a Labour Hire Employer Accreditation in some cases. Our team can help you with this application;
- Ensure that your recruitment company in NZ remains fully compliant with the business and commercial regulations.
Once you open a business in NZ that offers labour hire services, you will be subject to taxation. Our team can give you more information about the reporting requirements and VAT registration.
Company registration in New Zealand
Our team lists the most important steps for company creation below. These also apply to local and foreign investors who wish to open a recruitment company in New Zealand in the form of a private limited liability company. The key steps are the following:
- Choose a company name that meets your criteria and the ones applicable to all business names: once you find an available one, you can reserve it;
- Decide on the company’s structure: this means selecting the directors and shareholders for the company. You will also be asked to provide information if the company is controlled by an ultimate holding company;
- Prepare the documents: to set up a recruitment company in New Zealand you will need to prepare the company’s constitutive documents. Our team will help you draw up these documents;
- File your application: once all the documents are in order and you have the directors’ and shareholders’ consent forms, you can submit the application for registration and wait to receive the Certificate of Incorporation.
Other business forms can be incorporated in New Zealand too, however, they have different levels of liability for their founders. If you would like to know more about these, do not hesitate to reach out to our team specialising in New Zealand company formation.
Statistical data on business employment in New Zealand
According to the country’s statistical institute, the total number of filled jobs in June 2024 was 2.3 million. Other data shows that:
- The total number of filled jobs in the healthcare and social assistance sector grew by 3,843 compared to March 2024;
- 2,958 more jobs were filled in the administrative and support services sector in June, compared to March of the same year;
- The number of filled jobs decreased by 0.7% in the Auckland region;
- The number of filled jobs grew by 0.4% for both men and women from June 2023 to June 2024.
Contact us for more information and assistance if you want to open a recruitment company in New Zealand.