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Business Set Up Articles
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Legal Requirements And Contracts For Small Businesses In New Zealand
Starting a small business in New Zealand is exciting - but it can also feel like there are a hundred moving parts at once. You're thinking about customers, pricing, suppliers, marketing, and...
16 February 2026
Legal Essentials For Startup Business Funding In New Zealand
Raising capital is exciting - it's often the moment your idea starts feeling "real". But it can also get messy fast if you accept money before you've sorted the legal basics. Whether...
16 February 2026
Legal Essentials For Expanding Your Business In New Zealand
Business expansion is an exciting stage - it usually means your product is working, your customers are coming back, and you're ready to grow beyond "getting by" into something more scalable. But...
16 February 2026
Ordinary Resolutions In New Zealand: When Your Company Needs One
If you run a New Zealand company, you'll eventually hit a decision that can't just be agreed to over a quick chat or email (even if everyone's on the same page). That's...
16 February 2026
Liquidation Vs Bankruptcy In New Zealand: Key Differences For Business Owners
When cash flow tightens, creditors start calling, and you're wondering how you'll make it through the next quarter, it's normal to feel overwhelmed. But if your business is in real financial distress,...
16 February 2026
Limited Partnership Register NZ: How To Register, Update And Stay Compliant
If you're building a business with investors, setting up a joint venture, or trying to ring-fence risk, a limited partnership can be a great fit. But it only works properly if you...
15 February 2026
How To Structure Business Partner Relationships And Protect Your Business In NZ
Going into business with someone else can be an exciting (and genuinely smart) move. The right business partners can bring extra capital, skills, connections and momentum - and that can be the...
15 February 2026
How To Pass A Shareholder Resolution In New Zealand
If you run a company in New Zealand, you'll eventually hit a "we need to decide this properly" moment. Maybe you're bringing in an investor, approving a major purchase, paying dividends, changing...
15 February 2026
How To Manage A Share Buyback In New Zealand
A share buyback can be an effective way to tidy up your cap table, support an exiting shareholder, or return value to the people who've backed your business. But it's also one...
15 February 2026
Holding Company Meaning In New Zealand: What It Is And When To Use One
If you've started (or are about to start) a business in New Zealand, you've probably heard people talk about holding companies as a way to protect assets, manage multiple ventures, or plan...
14 February 2026
Commercial Solicitor in NZ: What They Do and When You Need One
If you're running a small business, you're probably signing (or at least thinking about signing) contracts more often than you expected. A lease for your premises, supplier terms, a service agreement with...
13 February 2026Business Model Types In New Zealand: Legal Considerations
Choosing between different business model types is one of the most exciting parts of starting a business in New Zealand - but it can also be one of the easiest places to...
12 February 2026Board Minutes In New Zealand: What To Record And Why They Matter
If you run a company in New Zealand, it's easy to think board minutes are just admin. But when something goes wrong (a dispute between shareholders, a bank asks for evidence of...
12 February 2026
Seed Funding In New Zealand: Startup Legal Essentials Before Raising Capital
Raising seed funding is one of the most exciting moments in a startup's life. It's the point where your idea turns into something real - hiring your first team members, building product,...
12 February 2026
What Happens To Directors When A Company Goes Into Liquidation In NZ?
If your company is running out of cash, debts are stacking up, and you're hearing the word "liquidation" more often than you'd like, it can feel like everything is about to collapse...
12 February 2026
Should You Join An Advisory Board? Key Considerations For NZ Businesses
At some point in your business journey, you'll probably hit a stage where the day-to-day decisions get bigger, the risks feel higher, and the "I'll just figure it out" approach starts to...
11 February 2026
Public Company In New Zealand: Meaning And Legal Obligations
If you're growing a successful business, it's normal to start thinking bigger - new investors, a wider shareholder base, or even listing on a market one day. That's usually when the idea...
11 February 2026
New Zealand Directors? Duties And Responsibilities
Becoming a company director can feel like a big "grown-up" step in your business journey. Whether you're setting up your first company, bringing on an investor, or moving from being a sole...
11 February 2026
Legal Documents New Zealand Businesses Need And When
When you're building a business, the day-to-day tasks (selling, hiring, shipping, marketing) feel urgent. Legal admin often doesn't. But having the right legal documents in place at the right time can be...
11 February 2026
Do Companies in New Zealand Still Need a Common Seal?
If you run a company in New Zealand, you've probably seen the phrase common seal pop up in older documents, bank forms, or supplier contracts. It can feel like one of those...
10 February 2026
Corporate Trustee In New Zealand: When Your Business Should Use One
If you're running a business in New Zealand, chances are you've heard someone mention a corporate trustee in the context of asset protection, investing, or setting up a trust. It can sound...
10 February 2026
Joint And Several Liability In New Zealand Business Contracts
If you've ever signed a contract with someone else (a co-founder, business partner, or another company), you may have noticed wording along the lines of being jointly and severally liable somewhere in...
9 February 2026When To Hire Trademark Lawyers In New Zealand And What To Expect
If you're building a business in New Zealand, your brand is often one of your most valuable assets ? even if you're still in the early days. Your name, logo, slogan, product...
9 February 2026
Cap Table Explained: How To Manage Equity For Your NZ Startup
If you're building a startup, you'll probably spend a lot of time thinking about product, customers and cashflow. But there's another "quiet" document that can make or break your fundraising, co-founder relationships,...
9 February 2026
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