Close to three in four internationally operating middle market businesses expect to pay more tax as a result of the OECD’s Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) action plan, according to research conducted by RSM.
Latest announcements another step in the Inland Revenue Department’s (IRD) business transformation programme. Even before the New Zealand Budget announcements were formally released last month, a package of initiatives was being developed to simplify business tax to the tune of…
Study focusses on the role urban centres play in the context of APEC’s economic and social growth with cities, rather than nations, competing for an increasingly mobile and global labour force. Auckland ranks higher than its Australian neighbour Melbourne (at…
Typically, growth opportunities on home soil only take a business so far. At some point, any push to expand will need to consider opportunities overseas to grow bottom line. This can be challenging for small and medium-sized businesses. That’s assuming…
What are the key issues and who can assist? Many businesses seriously consider starting or moving their operations to other countries. The first step is to do your research:
China aims to expand an existing free trade agreement with New Zealand. China will also expand cooperation overall with New Zealand, in areas such as agriculture and food safety: Read full article: https://au.news.yahoo.com/world/a/31386206/china-looks-to-broaden-free-trade-agreement-with-new-zealand/ If you’re an overseas business looking to operate…
Fantastic article in the Sydney Morning Herald asks how have Kiwi start-ups managed to catch the eye of powerful people with big chequebooks. And is there anything on the Australian side of the Tasman that can be learned from New…
Business Insider (Australia) reports that Australian government has followed through with plans to offer tax incentives to entrepreneurs and startups. Australian Treasurer says bill to change tax laws for startups introduced to Parliament late March. Following an announcement during December 2015’s…
If you’re starting a business, the odds are stacked against you from the get-go! Statistics* indicate that more than 60 per cent of small businesses will close within three years of starting. Similarly, it’s a rare business that gets the…
The easy environment, proximity to Australia, language and exchange rates make New Zealand a logical place to start if you’re an overseas business looking to expand offshore. Plus NZ’s extensive Free Trade Agreements provide additional incentive, especially if you’re targeting…