Government
This provide migrants with a clearer understanding of the national government, the electoral process information on the law in New Zealand.
Tax Residency
If you are a New Zealand tax resident, you will need to pay income tax on all income you receive from both New Zealand and overseas.
New Zealand Law
New Zealand has an independent judiciary. The Chief Justice is appointed by the Governor-General on the advice of the Prime Minister.
New Zealand Police
New Zealand is a remarkably safe & law-abiding society. The Police do not carry firearms and they have an reputation of helpful and friendly.
Democracy
The House of Representatives, which is elected every three years rather than the five-year cycle customary in the Westminster system.
Income Tax
If you earn income from salary, wages or a social security benefit, your tax will be deducted under the pay-as-you-earn (PAYE) system.
Elections
Voting is not compulsory in New Zealand if you are eligible to vote, you are required to enrol as an elector. To vote you must be 18.
Understanding your revenue drivers
You produce revenue through your usual business activity, by making sales, getting your invoices paid, or taking cash from paying customers.
Grant Funding for Businesses
This latest round of Government business support includes grant funding through the Regional Business Partner (RBP) programme.
Keeping New Zealand in Business
Keeping New Zealand in Business, small to medium size Businesses will get a $3 billion boost through tax breaks to help ride out the crisis.
Cash flow during lockdown
Solid planning and good decision making will determine the sustainability of your business. 10 Key Strategies to manage Cash Flow.
Surviving COVID-19: Business Checklist
Remember the only constant in life is change - I’ll try and update this Checklist if significant changes occur.