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title: "How to add Legal Entity Organisation Components (New Zealand only)"
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# How to add Legal Entity Organisation Components (New Zealand only)

> [!WARNING]
> Who can benefit from this guide?
> 
> Anyone responsible for New Zealand business configuration, such as an HR manager or Jemini consultants. For the Australian guide, refer to [How to add Legal Entity Organisation Components (Australia only)](/docs/how-to-add-legal-entity-organisation-components-australia-only).

## How Legal Entity Organisation Components work

Organisation Components that are set up as Legal Entities are the foundation for your payrolls. Each payroll must have a Legal Entity Organisation Component connected to it.

> [!NOTE]
> What you’ll find in this guide
> 
> 1. [**How Legal Entity Organisation Components work**](/support/docs/how-to-add-legal-entity-organisation-components-nz-only#how-legal-entity-organisation-components-work)
> 2. [**How to add a New Zealand Legal Entity Organisation Component**](/support/docs/how-to-add-legal-entity-organisation-components-nz-only#how-to-add-a-new-zealand-legal-entity-organisation-component)

> [!NOTE]
> TIP
> 
> Before you start setting up a Legal Entity Organisation Component, these need to be created first:
> 
> - [**Locations**](/docs/locations-getting-started) (if you want to connect Organisation Components to locations)
> - [**Component Types**](/docs/how-to-add-component-types)
> - [**Autonumbers**](/docs/intro-to-business-core-tables) (if the Organisation Component is an Owner too)

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## How to add a New Zealand Legal Entity Organisation Component![](https://cdn.document360.io/4610df0d-4d6e-4f46-8b41-8e4dd44c29a6/Images/Documentation/image-1747198120389.png)

> [!NOTE]
> TIP
> 
> What you’ll need before you begin:
> 
> 1. Payer information:
>   1. IRD number
>   2. IRD authorising officer
>   3. Trading name
>   4. Contact name and details
> 2. Identification number:
>   1. IRD number
> 3. Banking details:
>   1. Payer name
>   2. Financial institution
>   3. Account name and number
> 4. Transaction Details:
>   1. Direct credit file format
> 5. Optional:
>   1. Contact account number
>   2. ACC Levy Rate for BIC code

1. Go to **BUSINESS > ORGANISATION COMPONENTS > ORGANISATION COMPONENTS**.
2. Select **Add component** to open the ADD ORGANISATION panel.
3. Select a **COMPONENT TYPE** to open the COMPONENT TYPES backpack and choose one from the list.
  - Component types are configured specifically for your organisation. Refer to [**How to manage Component Types**](/docs/how-to-manage-component-types).
4. Enter the **COMPONENT NAME**.
  - We suggest using a name that helps you to quickly and easily identify the component.
  - The name will appear when connecting the component to a payroll, person, or position.
5. (Optional) Enter the **COMPONENT DESCRIPTION**.
  - The description you use can help you identify the purpose of the component.
6. The **USAGE** is an indicator for how many connections the component has.
7. Set **ACTIVE** to **Yes** or **No**.
  - Set to **Yes** to make the component visible and available to use in other areas of Jemini
  - Set to **No** to hide the component from other areas in Jemini until you're ready to activate it.
8. (Optional) Select a **LOCATION** by opening the LOCATIONS backpack and choosing one from the list.
  - Locations allow you to categorise your organisation components by area. For example, if your legal entity is based in your Auckland head office, you might want add that location to the component.
  - Locations are configured specifically for your organisation. Refer to [**Locations - Getting started**](/docs/locations-getting-started).
9. (Optional) Select a **FUNCTION** by opening the FUNCTIONS backpack and choosing one from the list.
  - Functions allow you another way to categorise your organisation components. There’s also a filter option in the Organisation Components Controls, allowing you to sort your organisation components by function.
  - Functions are configured specifically for your organisation. These are set up in Business Core Tables.
10. Set **LEGAL ENTITY** to **Yes**.

When set to **Yes**, you’ll need to provide the following information regarding the legal entity:
  - **COUNTRY**
  - **IRD NUMBER**
  - **IRD AUTHORISING OFFICER**
  - **TRADING NAME**
  - **CONTACT NAME** (and their contact details)
  - **DIRECT CREDIT FILE FORMAT**
  - **PAYER NAME** (and remaining banking details)

> [!NOTE]
> TIP
> 
> Copy and paste your account details into the BANK ID field, and Jemini will automatically distribute the numbers into the appropriate fields.
11. Set **OWNER** to **Yes** or **No**.
  - If set to **Yes**, you’ll have the option to select the **EMPLOYEE AUTONUMBER** and **POSITION AUTONUMBER**.
  - If set to **No**, move on to the next step.
  - For more information on Owners, refer to [How to add Owner Organisation Components](/docs/how-to-add-owner-organisation-components)
12. Select the **Green Tick Button** to save and close the panel.

![save or submit icon](https://cdn.document360.io/4610df0d-4d6e-4f46-8b41-8e4dd44c29a6/Images/Documentation/save%20or%20submit%20icon.png)

Select this button to save and submit your content and close the panel.