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Director Vs Shareholder: Managing Overlapping Powers In NZ Companies
If you run (or are about to start) a company in New Zealand, it’s pretty common to wear...
30 Mar 2026
Different Share Classes In New Zealand
If you’re building a startup or growing an SME, raising capital (or bringing in a co-founder) often means...
29 Mar 2026
Deed Of Accession In New Zealand: How Businesses Join An Agreement
If you’re growing your business, bringing in new investors, adding a co-founder, onboarding a key contractor, or joining...
27 Mar 2026
Debt-for-Equity Swaps in New Zealand: Legal Points for Converting Loans
If your business has been funded with shareholder loans or investor loans, you might reach a point where...
27 Mar 2026
Debentures In New Zealand: Legal Essentials For Businesses And Startups
If you’re running a growing business, you’ll eventually hit a familiar crossroads: you need capital to keep moving,...
27 Mar 2026
Cumulative Preference Shares And Other Types Of Preference Shares In NZ
If you’re raising capital for your startup or growing SME, you’ll eventually hit a fork in the road:...
26 Mar 2026
Crowdfunding Compliance And Agreements For NZ Startups
Crowdfunding can be an exciting way to validate your idea, build a community, and get funding without relying...
26 Mar 2026
Convertible Loan Notes In New Zealand: Key Terms For Startups And Investors
Raising capital is exciting - but it can also be one of the most legally risky parts of...
23 Mar 2026
Company vs Incorporation: Choosing the Right Business Structure in NZ
If you’re starting a business (or you’ve already started and you’re now thinking “wait, did I set this...
21 Mar 2026
Company vs Partnership In New Zealand: Pros and Cons
If you’re starting a business with one (or more) other people, one of the first big decisions you’ll...
20 Mar 2026Company Constitution Template In NZ: What To Include And When You Need One
If you’re setting up a company (or you’ve already registered one), it’s normal to wonder whether you actually...
20 Mar 2026
Class A vs Class B Shares: What NZ Companies And Founders Need To Know
If you’re setting up a company in New Zealand, raising capital, or bringing on a co-founder, you’ll quickly...
17 Mar 2026Choosing A New Zealand Business Structure: Types, Pros, Cons & Key Tips
Choosing the right business structure in New Zealand can feel like one of those “adulting” tasks you’d rather...
16 Mar 2026
Can You Start A Company While Employed In New Zealand?
It’s common for talented team members to have a side project. Sometimes it’s a small ecommerce store. Other...
13 Mar 2026Can You Be A Company Director Without Owning Shares In NZ?
If you’re building (or scaling) a New Zealand company, it’s common to focus on ownership first: who holds...
12 Mar 2026
Can You Be A Company Director With A Criminal Record In NZ?
If you’re starting a company (or bringing in a co-founder or investor) and someone involved has a past...
12 Mar 2026
Business Partnership Vs Company In New Zealand: Key Differences & Choosing The Right Structure
If you’re starting a business with someone else (or thinking about bringing in a co-founder), one of the...
8 Mar 2026
Are Preference Shares Debt Or Equity In New Zealand?
If you’re raising capital for your New Zealand startup or growing SME, you’ll probably hear the same funding...
4 Mar 2026
When Your Business Needs An IP Solicitor In NZ (And How They Can Help)
If you’re building a business, you’re probably spending most of your time on the exciting stuff - your...
26 Feb 2026
When You Need A Special Resolution Of Shareholders In New Zealand
If you run a company in New Zealand, there’ll be moments where a “normal” shareholder decision just isn’t...
26 Feb 2026
When To Hire A Business Solicitor In New Zealand
Running a small business means you’re making decisions every day that can have legal consequences - even when...
26 Feb 2026What Is An Incorporated Company In New Zealand?
If you’re building a small business or startup in New Zealand, there’s a good chance you’ve come across...
26 Feb 2026
What Is a Business Model? Legal Basics For New Zealand Businesses
If you’re starting (or scaling) a business, you’ve probably heard people ask: “What’s your business model?” It can...
25 Feb 2026
Vesting Periods In New Zealand: Startup Equity Vesting For Founders & Employees
If you’re building a startup in New Zealand, it’s normal to want to offer equity early. You might...
25 Feb 2026
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