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.
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
FAQ: Our answers to commonly asked commercial questions (so far)
Still have more questions brewing? Keep the questions coming to stevenmoe@parryfield.com
Articles to check out for further information:
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- Director Requirements for New Zealand Companies: Do you need a resident?
- NDAs- The Key points to look out for
- When is a charitable company the best option?
- How does Active Investor Plus Visa work?
- Shadow directors in New Zealand: who are they?
- Company Resolutions and Certificates: when each is required?
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