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Trustee Liabilities: Demystifying your role

In our series of articles on “demystifying the role of Trustees…
31/08/2026/by marapizarras@parryfield.com

What Powers do the Trustees of Charitable Trusts have?

Our charitable trust clients often ask what powers Trustees have.…
31/08/2026/by marapizarras@parryfield.com

Delegation within Charitable Trusts – What is Permitted?

It is relatively common for Trustees of charitable trusts to…
31/08/2026/by marapizarras@parryfield.com

Trustee Duties: Demystifying your role

Thousands of New Zealanders are Trustees of charitable trusts,…
31/08/2026/by marapizarras@parryfield.com

Do You Know Who Your Trust Beneficiaries Are?

Beneficiaries are the people for whose benefit a trust has been…
27/08/2026/by Bridget Holland

Changes to the Skilled Migrant Category Visa – August 2026

From 24 August 2026, two new pathways under the Skilled Migrant…
21/08/2026/by Bridget Holland

Memorandum of Wishes: What are they and why are they important?

A Memorandum of Wishes, sometimes called a Letter of Wishes or…
10/08/2026/by Bridget Holland

Understanding Charitable Purposes: Preventing Scope Creep and Purpose Drift

Charitable purpose is more than a line in a trust document. It…
07/08/2026/by Bridget Holland

When Purposes Become Outdated: Can Charitable Purposes be Changed?

Society changes. Language evolves. Gold rush towns become ghost…
06/08/2026/by Bridget Holland

Refinancing Your Home Loan: Key Considerations

Refinancing a mortgage can offer opportunities to secure better…
05/08/2026/by Bridget Holland

What is FATCA and CRS and how does it affect you?

International Tax Legislation
Under FATCA (Foreign Account Tax…
14/07/2026/by support@happymonday.co.nz

Rest Home Care Subsidy – 2026 Annual Increase

Each year, on 1 July, there is a review of the level of assets…
03/07/2026/by Tasha Fraser

What gets you up in the morning? Why purpose is so important for charities in New Zealand

Adopting and adhering to recognised charitable purposes is an…
29/06/2026/by Tasha Fraser

Buying Ex-Red Zoned Land in Christchurch

Following the 2010/2011 Canterbury earthquakes, certain areas…
18/06/2026/by marapizarras@parryfield.com

Buying Property – An Overview of the Process

15/06/2026/by Bridget Holland

Should I buy a property through a mortgagee sale?

Properties sold by way of mortgagee sale often sell for less…
12/06/2026/by marapizarras@parryfield.com

Charities Added to Active Investor Plus (AIP) Visa Investment Options

From 1 June 2026, migrant investors applying under New Zealand’s…
29/05/2026/by Bridget Holland

Changes to Donation Tax Credits in Budget 2026: What does it mean for Charities?

Donation tax credits allow for a percentage of charitable donations…
29/05/2026/by Bridget Holland

Is Your Trust Being Properly Managed?

It has now been more than five years since the Trusts Act 2019…
19/05/2026/by Bridget Holland

Guide to the New Zealand Market for Japanese Companies – Company Establishment, Business/Share Purchase and Visa Options

In recent years, we have seen an increasing number of enquiries…
15/05/2026/by Bridget Holland

日本企業のためのニュージーランド進出ガイド - 会社設立・ビジネス/株式購入・ビザ

近年、日本企業からニュージーランド進出に関するご相談が増えています。以前は大企業による進出が中心でしたが、最近ではオーナー企業や中小企業、スタートアップなどからの問い合わせも多くなっています。

進出方法として、日本本社の海外拠点として小規模な現地法人を立ち上げて、日本から代表者1名を派遣し市場調査や営業活動から始めるケースや、現地の飲食店や小売事業を買収し現地スタッフに運営を任せるケースなどもみられます。

本記事では、日本企業がNZへ進出する際によく検討される「会社設立」「ビジネス購入・M&A」「ビザ」について、実務上のポイントを交えながら解説します。
ニュージーランド進出の方法
日本企業がNZへ進出する方法はいくつかありますが、実務上は大きく分けて、「新たに会社を設立する方法」と、「既存のNZビジネスを取得する方法」に分かれます。

新規設立の場合は、NZ国内に新たな会社を作り、そこを拠点として営業活動を行います。一方で、既存のビジネスを購入する場合には、すでに運営されている店舗や事業を引き継ぐ形になります。どちらが適しているかは、業種や予算、進出スピード、ビザ戦略などによって大きく異なります。
現地法人と支店の違い
NZへ新規進出する場合、まず検討されるのが「現地法人(Subsidiary)」にするか、「支店(Branch)」にするかという点です。

現地法人の場合、NZに独立した法人を設立します。一般的には…
15/05/2026/by Bridget Holland

Charter Schools and Impact Investing

Charter Schools offer an alternative way for education to be…
15/05/2026/by Bridget Holland

Changing the Name of a Schedule 32 Entity: What You Need to Know

If your organisation is listed on Schedule 32 of the Income Tax…
14/05/2026/by Bridget Holland

Understanding Misleading or Deceptive Conduct under the Fair Trading Act

Section 9 of the Fair Trading Act 1986 prohibits a person from…
14/05/2026/by Bridget Holland
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