Proposed fees and levies are set to recover approximately $42 million annually, considering the proposed increase in budget and any forecast deficit.

Three levies (2 new levies and 1 current levy) with distinct purposes are proposed to recover costs from a group of users across various registers.

This section sets out the proposed fees given the level of cost to be recovered after levy revenue has been applied to each register. The tables within each subsection show what the total charge for specific register services would be, made up of proposed fees and applicable proposed levies.

Web versions of the documents for the consultation 'Review of New Zealand Companies Office Fees and Levies (2025)'.

The Government has established a consumer data right through the Customer and Product Data Act 2025. The Act establishes an economy-wide framework to enable greater access to, and sharing of, customer and product data between businesses. This gives individuals and businesses greater choice and control over their data.

Competitive and dynamic markets are critical to economic productivity and the welfare of New Zealanders.

The Government is progressing reforms to streamline financial services.

The Government is delivering Māori economic growth through Going for Growth and Going for Growth with Māori | Tōnui Māori.

Changes were made to section 99(1A) of the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA) in 2019, following a review of this provision. The changes are found in sections 95A and 95B of the CCCFA, which expressly enable a court (on application by the lender) to vary or remove the effect of section 99(1A).