Public holidays: Waitangi Day and ANZAC Day
Special public holiday arrangements are now going to apply for Waitangi Day and ANZAC Day. From 1 January 2014, ANZAC Day and Waitangi Day are now ‘Mondayised’.
Minimum wage review 2014
The government reviews the minimum wage each year. It has recently been announced that the adult minimum wage is to rise from $13.75 per hour to $14.25 per hour, coming...
Voidable Transactions
When an insolvent company goes into liquidation it’s accepted that not all creditors will get paid 100 cents in the dollar.
A Boost to Employee Share Offers and Capital Raising
The overhaul of the laws that govern New Zealand’s financial markets took another big step last September with the passing into law of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013.
New Zealand company business numbers
All companies currently registered in New Zealand have now been assigned a New Zealand Business Number (NZBN).
Director residency requirements
An important part of the government’s companies and limited partnership reforms package is undergoing its final legislative steps.
So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, goodbye! Getting staff resignations right
It’s said that the only things certain in life are death and taxes. For business owners, the list also includes resignations.
Powers of Attorney
A power of attorney allows you to appoint someone (the attorney) to look after your affairs.
Limitation Act 2010
Limitation laws prevent certain legal claims being brought against a person or company after a defined period of time.
Loss Attributing Qualifying Companies
If you have an investment making losses and you want to pay less income tax, an LAQC may be a useful investment vehicle for you.