Registering overseas offers

You'll have 120 days to complete your application once you start

Part of: Overseas offers registration process

If you're 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 offer

To register an overseas offer on the Disclose Register you must:

  • have a RealMe® login
  • be a registered user of your organisation's online services account
  • have authority to act.

Using the Disclose Register

Before you begin your application

Make sure you have all the information and documents you'll need to complete your online application, including an opt-in notice.

Forms for overseas issuers

Participant details — Overseas issuers

Issuers must first exist on the list of overseas issuers or the Overseas Register.

Participant details — Overseas issuers

Register an overseas offer

To register an offer, log in to your organisation's online services account and follow these steps.

  1. Select the 'Register' tab.
  2. Select the 'Register an overseas offer into New Zealand' option.
  3. Complete the online form.
  4. Upload your documents for the offer.
  5. On the 'Review' screen check that your application is complete and correct.
  6. Pay the registration fee if applicable.
    • If you're registering an offer under the mutual recognition of financial product offerings: Australia regulations, no fees are payable. Select 'Submit' to send us your application for acceptance.
    • If you’re registering an offer under the Asia Region Funds Passport regulations, fees may apply. If you need to pay any fees, complete your payment then select the 'Continue' button on the payment screen to send your application to us for acceptance.
    • If you're relying on a Financial Markets Conduct Act exemption, fees may apply. If you need to pay any fees, complete your payment then select the 'Continue' button on the payment screen to send your application to us for acceptance.

You'll receive confirmation onscreen that your application has been sent.

Related help guides

For further information refer to the FMA website

Offering securities in New Zealand and Australia under mutual recognition

Asia Region Funds Passport

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.

Exemptions Financial Markets Authority

If you're unsure how exemptions relate to you, contact FMA by phone or email.

Phone: 0800 434 567

Email: exemptions@fma.govt.nz

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