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English and Maori are the two official languages of New Zealand. There are numerous Maori words that New Zealanders now use in their everyday speech, including Marae – the area in front of the meeting house and the focal point of the tribe.

Establishing a business in New Zealand

This section provides you with information about establishing a business in New Zealand.  We do this by working through some of the questions you may have.

What business opportunities are there in New Zealand?

 

Can I establish a business in New Zealand?

 

How do I go about establishing a business in New Zealand?

 

I’m accepted – tell me more.

 

Visit the Business Migration Branch homepage to find out how long it usually takes for an application to be processed, how to contact the branch, and read their latest news.

 

Perhaps you need to visit New Zealand to investigate further before deciding whether to establish a business here? 

You can come to New Zealand as a visitor.  

 

Maybe you’ve been in New Zealand for a while, and your circumstances have changed...

How is my visa or permit affected?

 

Or your employer is relocating to New Zealand...

Can I relocate to New Zealand with my employer?


Page Last Updated: 01 Aug 2004

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