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Expert articles and practical legal guides on business set up for new zealand businesses.

Becoming a company director is an exciting step for any founder. It usually means your business is growing up - you’re setting up a company structure, taking on investment, hiring staff, signing...

Serving alcohol can be a huge part of your business model - whether you’re opening a bar, restaurant, bottle store, café with wine service, event venue, or even running pop-ups and private...

If you’re starting a business with one (or more) other people, one of the first big decisions you’ll make is your structure. And it’s not just a “paperwork” decision - it can...

If you’re setting up a company (or you’ve already registered one), it’s normal to wonder whether you actually need a constitution, and whether a company constitution template will do the job. A...

If you’re running a company in New Zealand, there’s a good chance you’ve heard the term “company chairperson” (often shortened to “chair” or “chairperson”) thrown around in board meetings, shareholder discussions, or...

If you’re running a business in New Zealand, you’ll probably hear the terms “commercial law” and “corporate law” thrown around (sometimes as if they mean the same thing). But when you’re the...

Closing a business is never just a “tick-the-box” admin task. If you’re looking to close a company in New Zealand , you’ll usually be balancing three things at once: the practical steps...

If you’re building a community initiative, industry group, club, or purpose-driven venture, choosing the right legal structure early can save you a lot of stress later. In New Zealand, two of the...

If you’re setting up a company in New Zealand, raising capital, or bringing on a co-founder, you’ll quickly run into a big question: how do you split ownership fairly without giving away...

If you run a company in New Zealand, you’ve probably had this moment: you need to make a quick decision (open a new bank account, appoint a director, sign off year-end accounts,...

Choosing the right business structure in New Zealand can feel like one of those “adulting” tasks you’d rather put off. But it’s genuinely one of the most important decisions you’ll make when...

If you’re running a company (or thinking about setting one up), you’ll quickly run into a common question: what’s the difference between a chairperson and a director? On paper, both are part...

It’s common for talented team members to have a side project. Sometimes it’s a small ecommerce store. Other times, it’s the early stages of a consultancy, an app idea, or a business...

If you’re starting a small business, it’s normal to want to send your first invoice quickly and worry about the “admin” later. One of the most common questions we hear is whether...

If you’re building (or buying into) more than one venture, it’s completely normal to ask whether you can legally sit on the board of multiple companies at the same time. The good...

If you’re building (or scaling) a New Zealand company, it’s common to focus on ownership first: who holds the shares, how much everyone owns, and what happens if someone wants to exit....

If you’re starting a company (or bringing in a co-founder or investor) and someone involved has a past conviction, it’s normal to feel unsure about what that means for your business. The...

If you’re running your business as a sole trader, hiring your first team member can feel like a big leap. You might be wondering whether you’re “allowed” to employ someone without setting...

If your current company isn’t working out, it’s completely normal to wonder whether you can shut it down and start again with a clean slate. Maybe you’ve outgrown your original structure, you’ve...

If you’ve registered (or are about to register) a company in New Zealand, you might be wondering how “lean” you can run things. Some founders ask this when they’re between leaders, restructuring...

If you’re running (or buying into) a small business, you might find yourself asking a surprisingly common question: can someone who is bankrupt still be a company director in New Zealand? Sometimes...

If you’re trying to move fast on a new venture, it’s normal to look for shortcuts that feel “safe” and legitimate. One option you might come across is buying a shelf company...

If you’re starting a business with someone else (or thinking about bringing in a co-founder), one of the biggest early decisions is choosing the right legal structure. Most small business owners end...

If you’re running a small business, legal costs can feel like one big unknown. Maybe you’re about to sign a lease, hire your first employee, raise funds, or launch a new website...
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