Information Archives: Corporate

Minimum wage in New Zealand increased to NZ$13.50

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The Government of New Zealand will increase the minimum wage from NZ$13 to NZ$13.50 an hour, and the minimum wages for training and new entrants will increase from NZ$10.40 to NZ$10.80 (or 80% of the adult minimum wage in New …

Supplementary order paper to the Taxation (Annual Rates, Returns Filing, and Remedial Matters) Bill

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The Minister of Revenue Hon Peter Dunne released a supplementary order paper to the Taxation (Annual Rates, Returns Filing, and Remedial Matters) Bill, which is currently before the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee. 

Tax Changes in New Zealand in 2011

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Throughout 2011 New Zealand saw several significant changes to the tax system, including the introduction of the new types of entities, reducing corporate tax rates, closing of loopholes in tax regulation, modernisation of filing systems, and further alterations aimed at …

The number of companies registered in New Zealand has grown

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According to new Zealand Companies Office, in the 12 months from 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011 there were 43,927 companies incorporated in New Zealand bringing the total number of active companies on the Register to 563,856.   Number …

New Bill Proposes Major Changes for Companies and Limited Partnerships

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Companies and Limited Partnerships Amendment Bill amends the Companies Act 1993 and the Limited Partnerships Act 2008 so as to increase confidence in New Zealand’s financial markets and regulation of corporate forms. The Bill has not yet been set down …