The .au Domain space is tightly controlled and only an Australian company can register .com.au Domains. The good news is it’s relatively simple for a New Zealand company to register in Australia.
This is not legal advice, but a basic guide. We recommend consulting an advisor before proceeding!
How to register a company in Australia
- Decide on your company structure.
- Choose a name.
- (a) Reserve the company name using Form 410
(b) Register the company using Form 201
(c) Register as a Foreign Company using Form 402
To register an Australian company you will need to have a registered office in Australia. This can be an accountant or a solicitor.
For a more comprehensive guide to registering an Australian company please see the NZ Companies Office webpage Company searching and registration in Australia.
Once you have established a company you are free to register Australian domain names!