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XERO LIMITED

Xero Limited is a New Zealand technology company that provides cloud-based accounting software for small businesses. The company has offices in New Zealand, Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, South Africa and Singapore. Xero's products are based on the software-as-a-service model and sold by subscription, based on the type and number of entities managed by the subscriber. The products are used in over 180 countries.

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Basic company information

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ASX code
XRO [1]
Industry group
Software & Services [1]
Business sectors
software industry [2]
Company / filing name
XERO LIMITED [1]
Headquarters location
Wellington [2]
Founded
2006 [2]
Founders
Rod Drury [2]
Official website
www.xero.com ↗ [2]
ISIN (reported securities)
NZXROE0001S2 [2]
Country in background record
New Zealand [2]

Company positioning and business

Xero Limited is a New Zealand technology company that provides cloud-based accounting software for small businesses. The company has offices in New Zealand, Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, South Africa and Singapore. Xero's products are based on the software-as-a-service model and sold by subscription, based on the type and number of entities managed by the subscriber. The products are used in over 180 countries. [3]

Background text: Wikipedia contributors, Xero. Selected introductory paragraphs, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Official filing data is cited separately.

Financial year, securities and disclosures

ASX security code: XRO. The exchange profile links to announcements and security information. [1]

History and key events

  1. Founding / inception date recorded in Wikidata. [2]

Financial results and regulatory disclosures

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Source-verified relationships

XERO LIMITED → Listed on → Australian Securities Exchange [1]

Companies in the same industry

Comparison candidates share the ASX industry group classification Software & Services. This does not imply ownership, partnership or trading relationships.

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Frequently asked questions

When was XERO LIMITED founded?

Founded: 2006. The linked source provides the background record. [2]

Where is the headquarters of XERO LIMITED?

Headquarters location: Wellington. The linked source provides the background record. [2]

Which business sectors are recorded for XERO LIMITED?

Business sectors: software industry. The linked source provides the background record. [2]

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Sources and review dates

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  3. Wikipedia contributors — Xero (CC BY-SA 4.0) ↗

Reviewed 23 October 2026. Financial periods and historical event dates are shown separately. Figures reflect their stated source dates; this page is not a live quote or investment recommendation.

Content preparation: source-based compilation with AI assistance. See methods and attribution. Named sources identify the underlying records; no individual expert review is claimed.