How to Register | Business Registries Office

Is a company the right option for your business?

This section provides information about what companies are, and explains the process for registering a company with <Companies Register Name>.

Learn what a company is

Companies – an introduction

The registration process

To register your company you will first need a <Companies Register Name> account. Then you follow the process of registration online, and pay a fee. Each step of the registration process is outlined here.

Model Rules – download here

If your company has chosen to use the Model rules, you can download a copy for free here.

Company Authority and why it is important for you

You need to have authority over your company on this website if you want to maintain company information on the register. If nobody has authority, then your company will be out of date and you may be required to pay late fees, or your company may be removed from the register.

Restoring your company to the register

This describes how to apply for restoration of a company to the register. You must complete a re-registration form so that <Companies Register Name> has all the required details for your company.

What are community companies?

A description of the secured transactions system

Attached is a diagram explaining the secured transactions system which affects the system of borrowing by companies, directors, shareholders and all other entities of moveable property.

Overseas Companies

Overseas Companies carrying on business are deemed to be registered under the <Companies Act>.