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If you’re unsure about what you have to do when setting up a business for the first time, consult your lawyer and accountant. There is also a wide range of public resources that can offer further information and assistance:
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New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
Planning for success guide from NZTE:
Kaitakawaenga Māori
This tax advisory service for Māori can be accessed at most Inland Revenue offices. If you run or are part of a Māori business, organisation, sports club, non-profit body, marae or kohanga reo, this service should be your first port of call. Kaitakawaenga Māori are particularly helpful for organisations in which treasurers are voluntary and frequently change.
You can request a visit from Kaitakawaenga Māori online.
Business tax information officers
This is a free tax education and advice service for anyone who is in business, considering setting up a business, or helps run a sports club or other non-profit body. Tax information officers regularly help small businesses keep better records, plan ahead for their tax obligations and generally get things right the first time so they can get on with the business of making money.
You can request a visit from a business tax information officer online.
Business Tools
Useful online tools for new and established business include:
- Tool for Business - helps businesses navigate their tax issues.
- Business Support in New Zealand – offers a full list of government departments, agencies and organisations that offer advice and support.
- Compliance Matters – makes managing Government compliance easy.
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