Fees for limited partnerships, including overseas

The cost of completing certain transactions on the register

Fees apply for some transactions relating to the Limited Partnerships Registers (NZ and overseas). There are a number of ways to pay these fees.

Limited partnership fees

All fees are in New Zealand dollars (NZD).

The fees shown below are effective from 1 July 2022

Service Companies Office fee
excl GST
FMA levy
excl GST
XRB levy
excl GST
Total
excl GST
Total
incl GST
Apply to register a new limited partnership (NZ) $217.39 $21.74 $6 $245.13 $281.90
Apply to register a new overseas
limited partnership
$217.39 $21.74 $6 $245.13 $281.90
Maintain limited partnership (NZ) /
overseas limited partnership
N/A N/A N/A N/A No fee
File an annual return N/A $21.74 $6 $27.74 $31.90
Search the register N/A N/A N/A N/A No fee
Certified copy N/A N/A N/A N/A No fee

All help topics

Getting started on the register 5 guides

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

Searching the Limited Partnerships Registers 2 guides

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

About limited partnerships 6 guides

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.

Registering a limited partnership 3 guides

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

Keeping limited partnership details up to date 9 guides

Deregistering a limited partnership 4 guides

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.

Restoring a limited partnership 3 guides

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 and fees for limited partnerships (NZ) 3 guides

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