• NZBN Business Passport

    The NZBN Business Passport is a secure digital credential that lets you prove your business identity and your authority to act for a business, online or in person. MBIE is the first government agency to be accredited under the Digital Identity Services Trust Framework, and we're now trialling the NZBN Business Passport, with Westpac set to be the first organisation to accept it. Find out how it works and how digital credentials could make it easier to share trusted business information.

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  • Need an NZBN?

    If you're self-employed (a sole trader), a partnership or trust, and you're currently in business in New Zealand, you're eligible to apply for an NZBN.

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Which best describes you?

Connect better to everyone you do business with

Each New Zealand Business Number (NZBN) is unique. Get yours to give customers and suppliers confidence, and to easily share your details when they change. Free for every Kiwi business, from sole traders to major corporations. Explore the benefits

  • Identify parts of your business

    Identify branches, departments or locations with unique numbers known as Organisation Parts. Get two parts free, and buy more if needed. Help deliveries and invoices hit the right spot.

    Learn about Organisation Parts

  • Identify as a Māori business

    You can identify your business as Māori if it has Māori owners, assets, philosophy, kaupapa or tikanga. You’ll help form a better picture of the role Māori businesses play in the Aotearoa economy.

    Learn about the Māori Business Identifier

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  • Helping a business with accounting, bookkeeping or advice?

    You might need authority to update the business’s details on the NZBN Register. First, request access through the register. What happens next depends on the type of business it is.

    Find out how to confirm your authority

  • Want to do more with the NZBN?

    Get automatic updates. Streamline processes. Find out who you’re working with. Share core business info with customers and suppliers. Our free tools and resources help you get more from the NZBN.

    See how you can use your NZBN