Start-ups and Capital Raising

Kia ora,

Starting on the road of entrepreneurship is a learning journey. So we have created this Information Hub full of  guides and articles that are Start-ups and Capital Raising related. We offer proactive support for those in start-ups and we pride ourselves on providing well-considered and common-sense legal advice.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. We are always happy to help!

We have experience in all aspects of capital raising including:

  • Debt Securities
  • Equity Securities
  • Bond Issues
  • Project Finance
  • Property Development finance
  • FMCA Compliance

Ngā mihi nui

Steven Moe

Steven Moe
Partner
EHF Fellow, IOD Facilitator, Seeds Podcast host
stevenmoe@parryfield.com
021761292

Yang Su
Senior Associate
yangsu@parryfield.com

Our Free Guides Available to Download

Introduction to Doing Business in New Zealand

This free resource is an introduction to doing business in New Zealand, intended to lay the foundations and to encourage you to explore our other free resources that touch on key topics you may encounter as you establish, invest in, and grow your business.

Doing Business in New Zealand – Company Basics

Setting up a company has a different meaning to setting up in business as you are creating a separate legal entity. Limited liability companies are the most common structure used in New Zealand and are governed by the Companies Act 1993.

Doing Business in New Zealand – Limited Partnerships

Limited partnerships are a corporate structure that combine some key features of companies (such as separate legal personality) and partnerships (such as tax pass-through treatment).

Free Start-ups Guide

Thinking of starting a new business? Our free Start-Ups guide explains topics such as structures, privacy employment, intellectual property and fundraising. Click on the guide above to download.

Trade Marks in New Zealand Guide

Your name and logo are valuable. How do you protect them? In this guide we will explain all you need to know on this topic. Click on the guide above to download.

Free Social Enterprises Guide

Our Social Enterprises free guide explains the basics of social enterprises, structures, what a social enterprise reforms involves and includes useful resources. Click on the guide above to download.

Free Capital Raising Guide

We have created a free guide for Founders about the Fundraising process and the key things you need to know. Click on the guide above to download.

Book a free legal health check for your business

Make sure your venture is set up for success with a free 15-minute legal health check. Complete the form below to arrange a time.

Our team can help with legal documents (such as subscription agreements and terms of use), privacy and data protection, fundraising (from pre-seed to VC), corporate governance, employment matters, and dispute resolution. If your SaaS business is a family business, we can also help with legal structuring and estate planning.

Other Resources

Videos

Recent Articles

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

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In recent years, we have seen an increasing number of enquiries from Japanese companies regarding expansion into New Zealand (NZ). While overseas expansion was previously more common among large corporations, enquiries are now increasingly coming…

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

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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…

Understanding Misleading or Deceptive Conduct under the Fair Trading Act

Section 9 of the Fair Trading Act 1986 prohibits a person from engaging in misleading or deceptive conduct (or conduct that is likely to mislead or deceive). However, there is often confusion around what misleading and deceptive conduct actually…

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