Business Archives - EPSOMTAX.COM - Property Accountants, Auckland https://www.epsomtax.com/category/business/ Investment property tax accountants Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:57:37 +0000 en-NZ hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 https://www.epsomtax.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/cropped-fav2-32x32.gif Business Archives - EPSOMTAX.COM - Property Accountants, Auckland https://www.epsomtax.com/category/business/ 32 32 MOTOR VEHICLE FBT CHANGES https://www.epsomtax.com/motor-vehicle-fbt-changes/ Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:33:40 +0000 https://www.epsomtax.com/?p=2177 Motor vehicle FBT changes you say? Yes. The New Zealand Government has confirmed the most significant overhaul of the motor vehicle Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) rules in decades. From 1 April 2027, employers will no longer calculate FBT primarily by counting the days a vehicle is available for private use. Instead, they will classify vehicles…

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]]> CAN MY LTC BUY ME A COMPANY CAR? WILL I HAVE TO PAY FBT? https://www.epsomtax.com/can-my-ltc-buy-me-a-company-car-will-i-have-to-pay-fbt/ Wed, 20 May 2026 03:30:00 +0000 http://epsomtax.wpenginepowered.com/?p=416 CAN MY LTC BUY ME A COMPANY CAR? WILL I HAVE TO PAY FBT? es.  However, note that Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) may apply, depending on the situation.

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]]> COMPANY VS SOLE TRADER https://www.epsomtax.com/company-vs-sole-trader/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 02:46:37 +0000 http://epsomtax.wpenginepowered.com/?p=374 Company vs Sole Trader: Which structure is right for your business? When you start a business in New Zealand, one of the first and most important decisions you’ll make is choosing the right structure. The most common options are operating as a Company vs Sole Trader. At first glance, the decision might seem straightforward. But…

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]]> WHAT DOES THE 2025 INVESTMENT BOOST MEAN FOR BUSINESS? https://www.epsomtax.com/what-does-the-2025-investment-boost-mean-for-business/ Fri, 06 Jun 2025 22:14:06 +0000 https://www.epsomtax.com/?p=1889 What does the 2025 investment boost mean for business? Property investors and business owners have been wondering about this since the 2025 Budget introduced one of the most substantial support measures for businesses in recent years—the “Investment Boost.” If you are an investor and/or own a business and are considering buying new assets like equipment,…

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]]> CLOSING A COMPANY IN NEW ZEALAND https://www.epsomtax.com/closing-a-company-in-new-zealand/ Mon, 06 Jan 2025 20:25:08 +0000 https://www.epsomtax.com/?p=1811 Closing a company in New Zealand is a process that involves careful planning, legal compliance, and coordination with government authorities. Whether your decision to close stems from completing the company’s purpose, financial difficulties, or a strategic shift, understanding the necessary steps is crucial. This guide provides a detailed roadmap to help you navigate the process,…

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]]> THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BUSINESS STRUCTURES AND RECORD-KEEPING https://www.epsomtax.com/from-ird-introduction-to-business-1-business-structures/ Mon, 30 Dec 2024 17:51:07 +0000 http://epsomtax.wpenginepowered.com/?p=433 The ultimate guide to business structures and record-keeping in New Zealand? Yes: you’ve come to the right place! Managing a business in New Zealand involves careful planning, choosing the right structure, and maintaining meticulous records. This guide explores the most common business structures in New Zealand and provides practical tips on record-keeping to ensure compliance…

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]]> ARE TAX BENEFITS A GOOD REASON TO CHANGE COMPANY SHAREHOLDINGS? https://www.epsomtax.com/are-tax-benefits-a-good-reason-to-change-company-shareholdings/ Fri, 20 Dec 2024 01:59:25 +0000 http://epsomtax.wpenginepowered.com/?p=707 Previously you both earned about the same, but now there is a child in the mix, and one of you is working less as a result, and earning less as a result.

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]]> HOW CAN I BUILD A FINANCIAL SAFETY NET? https://www.epsomtax.com/how-can-i-build-a-financial-safety-net/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 22:21:02 +0000 https://www.epsomtax.com/?p=1781 How can I build a financial safety net? (Why should you bother?) Let’s be honest—property investing can be thrilling. The deals, the growth, the passive income… it’s all pretty exciting. But if there’s one thing seasoned investors know, it’s that the market doesn’t always play nice. Interest rates spike, tenants move out, repairs pop up…

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]]> FINANCIAL BLIND SPOTS THAT HOLD GROWING BUSINESSES BACK https://www.epsomtax.com/financial-blind-spots-that-hold-growing-businesses-back/ Fri, 19 Jul 2024 20:33:29 +0000 https://www.epsomtax.com/?p=1980 Financial blind spots that hold growing businesses back: is that even “a thing”? Sadly, yes. Small business owners face a distinct financial reality where every decision carries more weight than it would inside a larger organization. Cash gaps, unclear pricing, and reactive planning often emerge not from poor intent but from limited time and overstretched…

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]]> COMPANY DIRECTORS: ARE YOU TRADING RECKLESSLY? https://www.epsomtax.com/company-directors-are-you-trading-recklessly/ Wed, 07 Feb 2024 06:13:04 +0000 http://epsomtax.wpenginepowered.com/?p=545 Company directors: are you trading recklessly? Many business owners choose a company structure because it provides limited liability protection. That creates a valuable separation between the company’s obligations and the personal assets of its shareholders. Many directors misunderstand the limits of that protection, though, and the consequences of getting it wrong can be severe. 30-Second…

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