traders (but not directly to consumers) you are required to be registered as you are classified as a wholesaler and carrying on the business of motor vehicle trading. An overseas company that is carrying on the business of motor vehicle trading in New Zealand will need to register under the MVSA.  There are two ways to do this. One is to incorporate as a company on the New Zealand Companies Register and then apply to register as a motor vehicle trader.  More information on how to register on the Companies Register is available on the Official New Zealand Companies Office website. The second is to have a representative of the company register as an individual, they will then hold the motor vehicle trader registration.