The New Zealand Business Number (NZBN)
The New Zealand Business Number (NZBN) is a unique 13-digit identifier assigned to every business entity in New Zealand. Introduced in 2013 and fully operational since 2017, the NZBN is administered by the Companies Office (part of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment). The NZBN is the primary anchor for New Zealand business identity in AI systems.
The NZBN Register: A Comprehensive Public Resource
The NZBN Register (nzbn.govt.nz) provides free public access to business information for all New Zealand entities, including companies, sole traders, partnerships, trusts, and incorporated societies. This comprehensive coverage makes the NZBN a particularly powerful AI identity signal: unlike some other countries where only registered companies have public registry records, New Zealand's NZBN covers all business structures.
Companies Office Registration
New Zealand companies registered with the Companies Office receive a unique Company Number in addition to their NZBN. The Company Number is the traditional identifier for New Zealand companies, while the NZBN is the newer, more universal identifier. AI Verified supports both identifiers for New Zealand companies.
Verification for New Zealand Businesses
Silver tier ($19/month) provides NZBN-anchored verification. Gold tier ($99/month) adds citation monitoring. New Zealand's professional services sector — accounting firms, law firms, financial advisers — represents the primary market for AI Verified.