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BD9.45 Operating in New Zealand

  1. A business is operating in New Zealand when it has a substantial and ongoing presence in New Zealand. This may include:
    1. having a physical office, store, or facility in New Zealand
    2. employing staff who work in New Zealand
    3. owning or leasing property in New Zealand
    4. being registered with Inland Revenue (IRD) and paying New Zealand taxes
    5. conducting day-to-day business activities in New Zealand, such as manufacturing, sales, or service delivery
    6. having directors or managers based in New Zealand.

Effective 24/11/2025

IN THIS SECTION

BD9.1 Actively involved

BD9.5 Capital investment

BD9.10 Comply with specific employment, immigration and business standards

BD9.15 Excluded business

BD9.20 Family members

BD9.25 Key Person

BD9.30 Lawful business enterprise

BD9.35 Employ at least five people in full time equivalent positions

BD9.40 Ongoing, full time equivalent employment of one additional New Zealand citizen or resident

BD9.50 Qualified statutory accountant

BD9.55 Real estate

BD9.60 Self-employment/ownership

BD9.65 Solvent

BD9.70 Unacceptable risk

BD9.75 Unencumbered funds and/or assets

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