What are the significant legal documents and prerequisites for setting up an education or training business in New Zealand?

To set up an education or training 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, 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/).
• Registering with relevant industry bodies (e.g. vocational education and training providers, language schools) such as the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) (https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/).