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Many new business owners in New Zealand face a similar situation. Their company is already registered for Goods and Services Tax (GST), but business has been slow during a particular filing period, or they have not generated any income at all. It is easy to assume that if there is no GST to pay, there is no need to file a GST return. However, this is not necessarily the case. If your business remains GST-registered, you must generally file a GST return for every taxable perio

Registering a company in New Zealand is only the first step. Once your business starts operating, it is important to manage your tax obligations, bookkeeping and ongoing compliance requirements from the beginning. Otherwise, you may find yourself dealing with missing financial records, incorrect tax treatment or unexpected compliance issues at the end of the financial year. Here are six important things new business owners should consider after registering a company in New Ze

New Zealand student loan debt is something many overseas borrowers do not realise has become a problem until they check their myIR account or receive a notice from IRD. Once you leave New Zealand, the rules for your Student Loan may change. Interest may start to apply, repayments may no longer be based on your income, and missed payments can become overdue debt. In recent years, IRD has also increased its focus on overseas Student Loan debt. If your loan is already overdue, t

Practical guidance on overdue child support in New Zealand, including IRD penalties, payment arrangements, income changes and managing child support debt.