Capital Markets: Aussies prefer NZ investment After a stellar 2015, the acquisitions and mergers market here remains confident even though the deal flow has been slow so far this year, reports Bill Bennett. Though merger and acquisition activity this year might not reach the highs seen in 2015, Simpson Grierson partner Michael Pollard remains positive…
DetailsClose 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 as much as NZD$187 million in expected savings:
DetailsStudy 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 eighth), driven by its top ranking in six out of 39 variables. Variables were grouped…
DetailsTypically, 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 that the political, social and economic climate in the overseas market is stable. Here are…
DetailsWhat 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:
DetailsChina 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 in the New Zealand market, we provide strategic business guidance and practical financial advice on…
DetailsBusiness 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 Innovation Statement, the Australian Treasurer outlined the development of new measures during the introduction of…
DetailsIf 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 traction required to turn over $1million dollars+ in sales. The reality for many business owners…
DetailsThe 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 markets in the wider Asia Pacific region. Proud kiwis and partners at Auckland’s Alliott NZ…
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