How ralphy Works
You didn't start a business to learn about filing boring and confusing government forms! With ralphy, you can start a company without leaving your couch! ralphy handles the boring parts — so you can start building your dream business today

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Tell ralphy about you
We start with a few simple questions — your company name, who’s involved, and how you want ownership split.
No legal terms. No confusing forms. Just plain-English prompts that anyone can answer in under 10 minutes.
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ralphy prepares the documents
Once you send the details, ralphy gets to work. ralphy will draft all the legal documents you need to get started in line with New Zealand company law and structured the right way from the start.
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You review and sign
You’ll receive your documents digitally to review and sign.
We keep this part quick and simple — no printing, scanning, or confusion. You can complete everything online from your laptop or phone.
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ralphy registers your company
Once signed, ralphy handles the rest. ralphy files everything with the New Zealand Companies Office on your behalf.
Within 1–2 business days, you’ll receive:
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Your official Certificate of Incorporation
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Your company number
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Your company records
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Just like that — your company is live and ready to trade.
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With your company officially registered, you can open a business bank account, apply for an IRD number, register for GST, and start trading — all with complete confidence that your legal foundation is solid.
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Every ralphy customer gets a free “Next Steps” checklist!
Let ralphy handle the boring stuff