Doing business in New Zealand: Construction Permission
Obtain resource consent (planning) from District Council Agency: District Council Under the current Unitary Plan the warehouse operation is considered a compliant activity. Time and cost: 30 days, NZD 4,675…
Doing business in New Zealand: Property Registration
Obtain a Land Information Memorandum Agency: Auckland Council The Land Information Memorandum (LIM) is not a legal requirement for registration, but it is an essential contractual requirement in practice. The…
Doing business in New Zealand: Immigration Application
Visa Types Temporary Work Visas: Can be obtained by those who Essential Skills Work Visa Requirements include: Essential work visas are issued for Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations…
Doing business in New Zealand: Employment Regulations
Employment Regulations New Zealand employment law appears complex and confusing when looking from an outside view although in some ways there are many similarities to other countries. There are specific…
Doing business in New Zealand: Taxation and Payroll
Tax Figures Income Tax Rates Monthly Taxable Income. Expats are able to offset their taxable income with relevant business expenses. Note that married people are taxed separately not jointly on…
Doing business in New Zealand: Business Formation
Apply online for registration with the Companies Office (including IRD number application and registration for GST) Agency: New Zealand Companies Office To reserve a company name online, entrepreneurs can visit…
