Directors and ownership
What is an ultimate holding company?
Updated 2026-06
An ultimate holding company is the company at the very top of a group, the one that ultimately controls the others beneath it. Knowing it helps you see who really stands behind the company in front of you and how a group is connected.
Key facts
- It sits at the top of a group structure.
- It can be a New Zealand or an overseas company.
- Identifying it shows who ultimately controls the entity.
Check a company before you commit
Run due diligence on any New Zealand company and see the full picture in one place.