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Setting up a business in New Zealand is straightforward but when you're doing it for the first time, many of the decisions and steps will be new and unfamiliar. There's a lot to think about, like the structure or name of your business and what equipment, resources and money you'll need to get things up and running. This is an introduction to setting up a business in New Zealand.
This free online training module will help you ask crucial questions before you start your business and ensure you collect the information you need. Without feedback from the people you’re selling to, or from potential suppliers, it’s difficult to make decisions about pricing and where to position your business. You’ll also need in-depth knowledge of the competition. It is designed to take 30 to 60 minutes to complete.
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This is the Companies Office online guide to forming a New Zealand company. All you need to do is to reserve your company name and make a company application online and then print, sign and return the director and shareholder consent forms.
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A simple approach to choosing and protecting a business name. Learn about carrying out a Companies Office register search, a trade mark search through the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand, and also the use of local directories such as the yellow and white pages.
Are you aware that the structure of your business influences your tax obligations? The structure of your business dictates to an extent the amount of tax you need to pay, the deductions you are entitled to receive, and the business expenses that can be claimed back. This article looks at the forms you will need to complete, what business records will need to be kept, and if you will be required to register as an employer for GST purposes.
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Is your business on the road to success? This checklist can help by offering legal advice on: why you need a business plan, your business structure, how to get finance, the location of your business, purchasing a new or existing business, the tax implications of setting up a business, how to go about employing staff, protecting your business assets, and relevant legislation.
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An article about shareholders' agreements which are an inexpensive way to minimise business disputes between owners. They can also cut down the uncertainty and cost of business break-ups.
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68 percent of New Zealand businesses have no employees.