Registering overseas offers into NZ
Overseas entities may be able to extend offers into NZ
Part of: Overseas offers registration process
If you are an overseas entity, you may be able to extend an offer that is registered in your home jurisdiction into New Zealand. This can be done under the mutual recognition of financial product offerings: Australia regulations, under the Asia Region Funds Passport regulations, or under an exemption granted by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA).
Who can register an overseas offer into New Zealand
To register an overseas offer on the Disclose Register you must:
- have a RealMe® login
- be a registered user of your organisation's online account
- have authority to act on behalf of the issuer.
Before you begin your application
If you are registering an offer under the Asia Region Funds Passport regime, please refer to our specific guidance on this regime.
Make sure you have all the information and documents you'll need to complete your online application, including an opt-in notice.
Participant details — Overseas issuers
Issuers must first exist on the list of overseas issuers or the Overseas Register.
Register an overseas offer in New Zealand
To register an offer, log in to your organisation's online account and follow these steps.
- In the main menu, select ‘Disclose’.
- From the drop-down menu select ’Register an overseas Offer into New Zealand’.
- Complete the online form by entering your offer and participant details.
- Select either ‘Australian recognition regime’ or ‘Other’ under the ‘Offered into New Zealand under’ drop-down box.
- Upload your documents for the offer.
- Review the details you have entered, then tick the declaration and select Submit. You can edit any details that have not been entered correctly, or download an extract of your application for your personal records.
Once you have submitted your application, you will receive onscreen confirmation that your application has been sent to us for acceptance. Your application will appear in your dashboard under the ‘Things in progress’ tab.
Related help guides
For further information refer to the FMA website
Exemption
Some offers being extended into New Zealand could be made under an FMC Act exemption. FMA grants these exemptions and information about who can apply, how much they cost and the time it takes can be found on the FMA website.
If you're unsure how exemptions relate to you, contact FMA by phone or email.
Phone: 0800 434 567
Email: exemptions@fma.govt.nz
More 'Overseas offers registration process' guides:
- Participant details — Overseas issuers Check an issuer exists on either the Disclose Other Participants list of overseas issuers or the Overseas Register.
- The acceptance process Find out what happens after you submit your application to register an overseas offer.