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The New Zealand Business Number
We administer the New Zealand Business Number which is a free, globally unique identifier that makes it faster and easier for businesses to connect and interact.
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About the New Zealand Business Number
The New Zealand Business Number (NZBN) is transforming the way New Zealanders do business.
An NZBN is available to all New Zealand businesses. It links to the information organisations are most often asked to share, like a phone number and trading name.
By making it easier to share information, Kiwis can stop repeating the same details multiple times when working with each other or with government – and spend more time growing their businesses.
The benefits of NZBN
Accuracy during times of change
Business information is held securely on the NZBN Register and is always provided by the business itself. When your details change, it’s quick and easy to update so everyone in your business network can be notified at once.
Do business with confidence
Having an NZBN shows that a business is real, This gives your customers more confidence in dealing with you. Ask other businesses for their NZBN so you can be certain exactly who you’re working with.
It’s for every Kiwi business
Any business can get a free NZBN, regardless of size, including sole traders, partnerships, trusts, government agencies and companies.
Government's role
More than 50 government agencies are currently integrating the NZBN into their systems and processes. A shared network of up-to-date information will reduce the duplication of records across government agencies. This will mean businesses won’t have to keep repeating their details when dealing with different agencies.
This is just one of the ways the NZBN will make it faster and easier for businesses to work with government.
Our consultations
Trans-Tasman electronic invoicing framework
The Australian and New Zealand governments consulted on a joint initiative for the electronic invoicing (e-Invoicing) operational governance proposal.
The consultation closed on 16 November 2018.
Proposed changes to NZBN Primary Business Data
In response to feedback about how the Primary Business Data (PBD) could be improved, we consulted on changes to the PBD so it can offer maximum benefits to the businesses that consume this information.
The consultation closed on 20 June 2018.