Business Set Up Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on business set up for new zealand businesses.
What Is Unlimited Liability In Business? (2026 Updated)
When you’re starting (or growing) a business, it’s easy to focus on the exciting parts - finding customers, building your brand, getting your first sale. But the legal “behind the scenes” choices...
6 January 2025
Can I Go Into Business With A Foreign Partner? (2026 Updated)
Teaming up with a business partner overseas can be a huge advantage. You might bring local market knowledge and networks in New Zealand, while they bring capital, specialised skills, manufacturing capability, or...
6 January 2025
How To Avoid CV Fraud (2026 Updated)
Hiring should feel exciting - you’re bringing someone new into your business, your culture, and your day-to-day operations. But there’s a less exciting reality: CV fraud is common, and it can be...
6 January 2025
Franchise Fees In New Zealand: A Complete Guide (2026 Updated)
Buying into a franchise can feel like the best of both worlds: you get a proven brand, systems, training and (usually) a roadmap for how to operate. But before you sign anything,...
6 January 2025
Preparing For A Capital Raise (2026 Updated)
Raising capital can be a game-changer for your business - whether you’re hiring faster, building product, expanding into new markets, or finally getting the runway you need to execute properly. But investors...
6 January 2025
Do I Need A Social Enterprise Constitution? (2026 Updated)
Running a social enterprise is a balancing act. You’re trying to create real-world impact and keep the business commercially sustainable - often while dealing with funding, stakeholders, customers, and a growing team....
6 January 2025
What Is A Share Subscription Letter And When Do I Need It? (2026 Updated)
Raising money is exciting - but the paperwork can feel like a speed bump, especially if you’re bringing investors in for the first time. A share subscription letter (sometimes called a “share...
6 January 2025
How To Register And Operate A Foreign Company In New Zealand (2026 Updated)
Expanding into New Zealand can be a smart move - stable markets, a straightforward regulatory environment, and a strong reputation for doing business well. But before you start signing contracts, hiring staff,...
6 January 2025
What Is The Difference Between A Charity And A Social Enterprise? (2026 Updated)
If you’re building a purpose-driven organisation in New Zealand, you’ve probably heard people use “charity” and “social enterprise” like they mean the same thing. They don’t. Both can do amazing work, but...
6 January 2025
15 Questions To Ask When Buying A Business (2026 Updated)
Buying an existing business can be a smart shortcut: you’re stepping into something with (hopefully) proven revenue, a customer base, suppliers, systems and a brand people already recognise. But it can also...
6 January 2025
How To Start A Food Truck Business (2026 Updated)
Food trucks are one of the most exciting ways to turn a great menu idea into a real business. You can test locations, build a loyal following, and keep overheads lower than...
6 January 2025
Legal Advice On Whether To Lend Money To A Friend’s Business (2026 Updated)
Lending money to a friend’s business can feel like a win-win. You’re helping someone you trust, and you might even earn interest or support a business you genuinely believe in. But when...
6 January 2025
I Have A Unit Trust: Do I Need A Unitholders Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you’ve set up a unit trust (or you’re about to), you’ve probably realised it’s a great structure for holding assets and managing ownership between multiple people. But once money goes in,...
6 January 2025
Do Startup Founders Need Official Contracts? (2026 Updated)
When you’re building a startup, it’s tempting to keep everything “lightweight” at the start. You might be working with a co-founder you trust, a developer you found through a friend, or your...
6 January 2025
Trade Marks – What Are They And Why Do We Need Them? (2026 Updated)
Your brand is often the first thing customers notice. It’s the name on your website, the logo on your packaging, the handle on your social media, and the “thing” people recommend to...
6 January 2025
How To Sell At A Market Stall (2026 Updated)
Selling at a market stall is one of the easiest ways to test a product idea, build a local following, and start making real sales without locking yourself into a long-term retail...
6 January 2025
How To Start A Childcare Business (2026 Updated)
Starting a childcare business can be one of the most rewarding ways to build a career and a business at the same time. You’re supporting families, contributing to your community, and creating...
6 January 2025
Examples Of Franchises You Can Buy Into (2026 Updated)
Buying into a franchise can feel like the “best of both worlds” when you want to run your own business, but you don’t necessarily want to build a brand from scratch. You’re...
6 January 2025
Operating As A Sole Trader? Here’s What You Need To Know (2026 Updated)
Running your business as a sole trader can be a great way to get started in New Zealand. It’s simple, flexible, and usually cheaper to set up than a company. But “simple”...
6 January 2025
Why Does My Business Need Terms Of Sale? (2026 Updated)
If you’re selling anything in your business - products, services, subscriptions, bookings, digital downloads, or even custom work - you’re already making “sales” in a legal sense. What many business owners don’t...
6 January 2025
Can A Company Secretary Sign A Board Resolution? (2026 Updated)
If you’re running a company in New Zealand, there’s a good chance you’ll eventually need to pass a board resolution - for example, to approve a contract, open a bank account, appoint...
6 January 2025
Business Startup Checklist Australia (2026 Updated)
Starting a business is exciting - but it can also feel like you’re juggling 50 things at once (idea, branding, pricing, suppliers, a website… and then the legal side on top of...
6 January 2025
I’m Starting A Partnership: What Documents Do I Need? (2026 Updated)
Starting a partnership can feel like the best of both worlds: you get to build a business with someone you trust, share the workload, and combine skills (one of you might be...
6 January 2025
Phantom Share Option Plans - 6 Things You Need To Know (2026 Updated)
If you’re building a growing business, chances are you’ve thought about how to attract (and keep) great people when cash is tight, priorities are moving fast, and you’re trying to scale without...
6 January 2025
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