DOING BUSINESS IN NEW ZEALAND
Doing Business in New Zealand
1. Doing Business in New Zealand
New Zealand was voted 1st out of 189 economies in the world for ease of doing business in 2017, according to the World Bank Group’s ‘Doing Business Report’. New Zealand was also ranked higher compared to other countries in; Corruption Perception Index, Index of Economic Freedom and has the 20th highest GDP per capita worldwide.
Here we provide a useful link to see New Zealand’s current and future economic outlook:
http://www.treasury.govt.nz/budget/forecasts/befu2016/008.htm
For international investors and business people interested in doing business with New Zealand, visit the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise website; a government organisation for economic development and strengthening of trade:
https://www.nzte.govt.nz/
Starting a Business in New Zealand
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is committed to ensuring New Zealand is one of the best places in the world to do business and the website below is designed as a guide to support this. Here you’ll find business resources, tools and information to help develop and maximise your business.
https://www.business.govt.nz/
2. Investing in New Zealand
If you are considering investing in New Zealand’s technology sector, download ‘The Investor’s Guide to the New Zealand Technology Sector’.. The link below provides information on New Zealand’s leading technology companies and the domestic and the international investment opportunities that exist within the sector.
http://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/whats-happening/news/2016/new-guide-to-drive-investment-in-tech-sector
Other useful Links
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
• http://www.mbie.govt.nz/
New Zealand Foreign Affairs and Trade
• https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/europe/belgium/new-zealand-embassy/donig-business-in-new-zealand/
For information on business risks, tariffs and regulations and taxes, refer to the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)
• https://www.austrade.gov.au/Australian/Export/Export-markets/Countries/New-Zealand/Doing-business