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What are the important legal documents and requirements for setting up a creative business in New Zealand?
Answer
To set up a creative business in New Zealand, you will need to prepare and register a variety of legal documents. Key requirements include:
- Registering your business name with the New Zealand Companies Office (https://companies-register.companiesoffice.govt.nz/).
- Obtaining Workers' compensation insurance and business insurance (e.g. public liability, professional indemnity).
- Securing Council approval (if operating from a commercial premise) and a lease agreement (if renting premises).
- Having Health and safety policies and procedures in place.
- Complying with privacy and data protection policies and procedures.
- Consider registering a trade mark for your business name and logo with the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (https://www.iponz.govt.nz/).
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