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About limited partnerships, the roles and responsibilities of general and limited partners, and how to set up your online services account.

Find out how to search the registers for information about New Zealand and overseas limited partnerships, and their current status.

Limited partnerships are registered under the Limited Partnerships Act 2008. The registers of limited partnerships and overseas limited partnerships are administered by the NZ Companies Office.

To register a limited partnership you must complete the application process and pay the registration fee.

Once you've registered your limited partnership, you'll need to maintain the registration by filing annual returns and keeping partnership name, partner and address details up to date.

If a limited partnership is terminated, or you ask for it to be deregistered, you must notify us so it can be removed from the register. The Registrar can also choose to deregister limited partnerships.

You can apply to the Registrar to have your limited partnership restored to the register. You'll need to provide evidence to support your application.

Forms you'll need to register your limited partnership or keep details up to date, and a schedule of fees payable.

Your online services account allows you to update and manage personal and organisation information from your online dashboard.

Overseas limited partnerships must apply to register within 10 working days of commencing business in New Zealand, and must meet annual filing requirements to remain registered.