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New Zealand Tax-News.com Coverage

- 22/05/2013 US Again Leads Global Fund Investor Experience Ranking
- 22/05/2013 NZ Legislates For Foreign Super, Mining Tax Changes
- 17/05/2013 English Unveils New Zealand's 2013 Budget
- 15/05/2013 ASEAN Holds First Round Of RCEP Talks
- 15/05/2013 NZ To Address FATCA Compliance Cost Concerns

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New Zealand Tax Treaty Updates from TreatyPro

Treaty Update: New Zealand - Japan
10/4/2013
New Zealand is seeking to renegotiate its DTA with Japan, according to New Zealand parliamentary documents.

Treaty Update: New Zealand - Japan
1/3/2013
The DTA signed between Japan and New Zealand was forwarded to New Zealand's parliamentary committee for Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade on February 22, 2013, for its approval.

Treaty Update: Japan - New Zealand
11/12/2012
According to the Japanese Ministry of Finance, Japan and New Zealand signed a DTA on December 10, 2012.

More New Zealand Tax Treaty Updates from TreatyPro »


New Zealand Knowledge Base

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- New Zealand Forestry Incentive Regime

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New Zealand Domestic Corporate Taxes

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New Zealand Personal Taxes

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New Zealand Double Tax Treaties

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New Zealand Table of Statutes

- New Zealand Table of Statutes

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New Zealand Features

- New Zealand Employee Benefit Trusts for Corporations Based in the Emerging Markets - By Henry Brandts-Giesen TEP, Helmores Solicitors
The Employee Benefit Trust ("EBT") concept has been used for a number of years to provide benefits to company executives in a manner that can be tax efficient and otherwise beneficial for both the employer and the employee.


- New Zealand Trusts for International Wealth Structuring - By Henry Brandts-Giesen TEP, Helmores Solicitors
An article examining the unique features and use of New Zealand foreign trusts and the fundamentals of New Zealand trust law.


- Doing Business in New Zealand - By Mary Swire, Hong Kong

Here we examine the taxation issues involved for foreign companies doing business in New Zealand, and the advantages and disadvantages of different types of New Zealand corporation. We also look at investment incentives available to encourage foreign direct investment, and ask just how attractive the New Zealand investment regime is for multinational organisations.

- Living and Working In New Zealand - The Expatriate Perspective - By Caroline Maxwell, London

In this article we look at issues involved in immigration to New Zealand, examining the different types of visa available to international expatriates. We also look at the tax implications of living and working in New Zealand for both resident and non-resident expats.

- Outward Investment from New Zealand - The Offshore Perspective - By Jason Gorringe, London

In this article we look at the offshore opportunities available (or not!) for New Zealand resident individuals, and examine some of the anti-avoidance provisions that have been put in place. We also look at the international tax planning opportunities that are still available to resident multinational companies.

- Recent and Proposed New Zealand Tax Reforms - By Caroline Maxwell

In this article, we look at recent tax reforms affecting New Zealand and resident multinational business, including the 2008 tax reform package, the changes to the Controlled Foreign Company regime, and the introduction of Limited Partnerships.

 

New Zealand Contributed Articles

- Avoiding Death and Taxes When Investing in Property - The benefits of a New Zealand Foreign Trust for property investors, Contributed by Orlov, Barrister, Equity Trust International (New Zealand)
- New Zealand trust for International Wealth Structuring, Contributed by: Palladium Trust Services Limited
- New Zealand Special Feature: The New Zealand "Look Through Company" Regime, Contributed by: Henry Brandts-Giesen TEP, Helmores Wealth

 

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