Project and site teams
Checks for contractors and subcontractors
On a busy job it is easy to engage a contractor on a handshake. A quick entity check keeps the paperwork and the payments pointed at the right company.
Updated 2026-06
The risk
Engaging the wrong entity, or one that is not what it appeared to be, creates problems with contracts, payments and accountability when something goes wrong.
Key facts
- Confirm the contractor's legal entity and NZBN.
- Check the entity on the agreement matches the one you pay.
- Check current status before work starts.
- Keep a short record of what you confirmed.
Keep payments pointed at the right company
Confirming the legal entity up front means invoices and payments line up with the company you agreed to work with, which avoids disputes later.
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