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What are the essential legal documents and obligations for starting a logistics or transportation business in New Zealand?
Answer
To start a logistics or transportation 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://www.companiesoffice.govt.nz/).
- Obtaining Workers' compensation insurance and business insurance (e.g. public liability, vehicle insurance).
- 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, in accordance with WorkSafe New Zealand (https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/).
- Complying with privacy and data protection policies and procedures, as outlined by the Privacy Commissioner (https://www.privacy.org.nz/).
- Obtaining the necessary licenses and permits (e.g. heavy vehicle operator's license, freight forwarder's license) from the New Zealand Transport Agency (https://www.nzta.govt.nz/).
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