Basics
How do I check a company before signing a contract?
Updated 2026-06
Confirm the legal entity and NZBN, check the company is currently registered, and make sure the contract names the same legal entity you verified. Then keep an eye on the company for the life of the agreement.
Key facts
- The party named in the contract should match a registered entity.
- Status flags such as liquidation are a reason to pause.
- For long contracts, monitoring matters as much as the first check.
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