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About this form

You can complete this form to get an IRD number for your organisation.

Adobe Acrobat PDF | 160kb | 2 pages

This form can be completed on-screen by typing content directly into the PDF document. Once you have completed the form it is important that you print it out as you will not be able to save the information you enter into the form.

When to use this form

Use this form to apply for an IRD number for your organisation.

What you will need

You'll need:

• the type of organisation applying for this IRD number
• contact details
• a document of identification - this can be a certificate of incorporation (for companies or incorporated societies), a deed of trust/trusts, or a certificate of incorporation
• the start date for this organisation
• shareholder names, designation titles and IRD numbers.

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After you finish

Please print and sign your completed IR596, attach a photocopy of your identification document (see question 9), and post to your nearest Inland Revenue office.  We will send confirmation of your IRD number within 8-10 working days of receiving the application form.

You may wish to keep a copy of this form for your personal records.

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