What happens if my New Zealand annual return is not filed?
Last updated: Oct 21, 2026, 17:46 (UTC+08:00)
The Registrar can remove the company from the register. Once removed, the company no longer exists, and bringing it back takes a restoration application and time. The filing month is set at incorporation, and we file in that month each year as part of your renewal.
Source: Completing an annual return, New Zealand Companies Office