What legal documents do I need to start a hairdressing business?

To establish a hairdressing 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, 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/).
• Obtaining a New Zealand Business Number (NZBN) and registering for Goods and Services Tax (GST) with Inland Revenue (https://www.ird.govt.nz/).