BD3.20 Evidential requirements for entrepreneurs

BD3.20.1 Evidence that the principal applicant has established a business in New Zealand

1. All documents submitted to prove that the principal applicant has established a business in New Zealand must be produced by a reliable independent agency.
2. Evidence that the principal applicant has established a business in New Zealand may include, but is not limited to:
   • a certificate of incorporation
   • audited accounts
   • GST records
   • other tax records.
3. The business immigration specialist may request any other documents to support the application.

BD3.20.5 Evidence that the business is benefiting New Zealand

1. Evidence that the principal applicant's business is benefiting New Zealand may include, but is not limited to:
   • audited accounts
   • tax records
   • export/import documentation, such as letters of credit
   • employment records.
2. The business immigration specialist may request any other documents to support the application.

Effective 26/07/1999