Due diligence points to focus on before you buy a business in NZ
With a growing number of baby boomer business owners reaching retirement age, we will likely see a significant increase in businesses coming to the market over the coming years.
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With a growing number of baby boomer business owners reaching retirement age, we will likely see a significant increase in businesses coming to the market over the coming years.
Sponsoring a local team, school, event, charity or individual can be great for your brand – but the tax treatment isn’t always straightforward.
Charities have until October 2026 to complete a formal review of their governance procedures – and for many, that deadline may come around faster than expected. Here’s what the requirement means, why it matters and where to find practical tools to help with the process.
New Zealand’s unwieldy GST Act has been overdue a tune-up – and proposals that have just been released will provide the opportunity to submit feedback.
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Baker Tilly's new Mid-Market Maze report has found leaders expect a decade defined by tighter regulation, constrained resources and ongoing geopolitical volatility.
After several tough years, New Zealand’s construction sector was hoping for a more stable operating environment. Instead, the conflict in Iran has driven costs higher and stalled demand just as it was picking up again.
Fonterra shareholders and unit holders are about to receive a significant cash windfall.
For many business owners, tax is something that’s dealt with after the fact – once the return is filed or when Inland Revenue comes calling. But with the right strategy, tax doesn’t need to be reactive, stressful or unnecessarily expensive.
Big payroll changes are landing on 1 April 2026 and they’ll be felt in employees’ pay packets straight away. Employers need to be well prepared: With Holidays Act backpay and penalty risks still front of mind, getting it right is non-negotiable and staff will expect nothing less.
Even companies with lots of customers and sales can fail if they don’t have enough cash to pay their bills.
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