Getting Finance Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on getting finance for new zealand businesses.
Shareholder Loan Agreement Template: What To Include
Putting founder money into your company? A clear shareholder loan agreement helps keep the funding separate from shares, wages and informal advances.
31 October 2026
Limited Partnership Or Company For Investors?
Choosing between a limited partnership and a company? Here is how control, liability, tax transparency and investor documents compare in New Zealand.
30 October 2026
Loan Agreement Template For Friends And Family Loans
Borrowing from someone close to you can be simple, but it still needs clear terms. Here is what to put in a loan agreement for your New Zealand business.
26 October 2026
Side Letters For Angel Investors In New Zealand
Raising from angels and need to give one investor special rights? Here's how side letters work in New Zealand startup rounds and what to watch before you sign.
25 October 2026
How To Approve A Startup Share Issue
Bringing on an investor, adviser or co-founder? Here is how NZ startup directors can approve a share issue properly and keep the paperwork tidy.
24 October 2026
Share Subscription Agreements In New Zealand Angel Rounds
Raising an angel round in New Zealand? Here's how a share subscription agreement helps document the investment, issue shares and keep your company records tidy.
23 October 2026Convertible Notes for Friends and Family in NZ
Raising early money from friends and family? Learn how convertible notes work in New Zealand, which terms matter, and what documents founders should prepare.
16 October 2026
Personal Guarantees in Supplier Credit Applications NZ
A supplier credit application can make a director personally liable for company purchases. Learn what to check before signing credit terms in New Zealand.
15 October 2026Founder Loan Agreements in New Zealand
Lending money to your startup or co-founder? Learn how to document repayment, interest, subordination, conversion and records before funds move.
15 October 2026
How to Work Out Your Company's Worth: Valuation Methods in New Zealand
Trying to work out your company's worth in New Zealand? This guide explains common valuation methods, when they apply, and the legal issues that can
29 September 2026
Appointor of a Trust in New Zealand: Roles and Powers
The appointor of a trust can have major influence over who controls trust assets and trustee decisions. This guide explains the role, powers, risks, and
28 September 2026
Share Dilution and Fully Diluted Shares in New Zealand
Share dilution can change founder ownership and control faster than many businesses expect. This guide explains fully diluted shares, when dilution comes
26 September 2026
Shareholders: What Small Business Owners Should Know in New Zealand
Shareholders can shape control, funding, and founder relationships from day one. This guide explains what New Zealand small business owners need to know
25 September 2026
Parent Companies in New Zealand: Legal Structure, Control and Common Issues
A parent company usually controls another company, but that does not make the whole group one legal entity. Here is what New Zealand founders and SMEs
23 September 2026Founder Secondary Sales in New Zealand: Legal Issues for Startups
A founder secondary sale can affect shareholder rights, board approvals, future fundraising and confidential information. Here are the key legal issues
19 September 2026How to Calculate Your Company's Valuation in New Zealand
Working out what your company is worth is not just a finance exercise. This guide explains the main valuation methods used in New Zealand, when they
4 September 2026
Can You Accept Investment Before Your Shareholders Agreement Is Ready?
Can you take investor money before your Shareholders Agreement is signed? Yes - but only if the right investment documents and approvals are already in place.
1 September 2026
Valuing a Company: Practical Methods & Key Factors in New Zealand
Valuing a company in New Zealand is more than choosing a multiple. This guide explains practical valuation methods, the legal and commercial factors that
16 August 2026
How VC Assumptions Shape Startup Investment Terms in New Zealand
VC assumptions can shape your fundraising terms long before a deal is signed. Here is what New Zealand founders should understand about investor
29 July 2026Legal Agreements Every Founder Should Know When Raising Funds from Angel Investors
Raising angel investment in New Zealand can involve more than a simple term sheet. Learn the key legal agreements founders should understand, the clauses
25 July 2026
Company Secretarial Essentials: Compliance, Registers & Best Practices in New Zealand
Company secretarial essentials cover the records, filings and governance habits that keep a New Zealand company organised. This guide explains what to
24 July 2026What Is a Lien? How Liens Work and When They Apply
A lien can let a business keep possession of goods until payment is made, but it does not automatically transfer ownership or create a right to sell. This
24 July 2026
Liquidation Preference: What Founders Should Know
Liquidation preference can drastically change who gets paid in a startup exit. This guide explains how it works in New Zealand, where founders get caught
23 July 2026
Company Valuation Formula: How to Calculate It in New Zealand
A practical guide to the company valuation formula in New Zealand, including earnings multiples, revenue multiples, asset-based methods, discounted cash
22 July 2026
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