Articles - Company Formation New Zealand

Open a Recruitment Company in New Zealand

Investors who open a recruitment company in New Zealand follow a set of key steps and observe the licensing requirements for these types of activities. Many companies are looking to outsource processes related to finding adequate staff for their open positions. Labour hire companies offer this service by meeting the…

Open a Trust in New Zealand

Individuals who open a trust in New Zealand are interested in protecting their assets, as well as guaranteeing their control. A family trust in NZ allows the founder to transfer the family assets as he/she sees fit, however, there are multiple uses to a correctly structured trust. Our team specializing…

Company Secretary in New Zealand

While it is not mandatory to appoint a company secretary in New Zealand, it is advisable to do so and indeed many company founders follow this step. The role of a company secretary in NZ can be a key one for the overall management of the business and it commences…

Business Licenses in New Zealand

Investors who open a company in New Zealand are required to apply for various types of licenses, including the importers license in NZ, the ones for export activities, or for producing alcohol, to name a few. To obtain a business license in New Zealand, the company’s owners or representatives will…

Audit Services in New Zealand

Auditing in NZ is required for large overseas companies, as well as some other large companies registered in the country. The annual audited financial statements need to be submitted in compliance with the provisions of the Companies Act 1993. Our auditors in NZ work together with our other specialists to…

Financial Service Provider License in New Zealand

A license is required in New Zealand in order to provide certain financial services. The financial service provider (referred to as an FSP in NZ) applies for a license under the Financial Service Providers Act 2008. Our team assists applicants who wish to obtain a license as a New Zealand…

Open a SPV in New Zealand

A special purpose vehicle (SPV) is a company incorporated to meet certain specific or temporary objectives. A company can act as a special purpose vehicle, if it is incorporated using governing documents that specifically state this purpose for its functioning. Our team can help investors open a SPV in New…

Open an Investment Fund in New Zealand

Businessmen who open an investment fund in New Zealand can choose to register a managed fund, which is administered by a professional fund manager. An alternative is to set up an exchange-traded fund (ETF) which is listed on a regulated market. If you want to set up a company in…

Payroll in New Zealand

Payroll in NZ represents the list of employees who are entitled to receive payment and the value of this pay. Additionally, the employer needs to contribute a percentage of the employee’s gross wages to the KiwiSaver scheme, when the employee has entered into this superannuation scheme. Both the employer and…

Register a Boat in New Zealand

Boat registration in NZ is a one-time requirement, used to identify the vessel and for which our team of New Zealand company formation experts can assist you. Not all types of ships or personal watercraft are subject to registration in New Zealand, however, boat owners should be well aware of…