Structures
DO FAMILY TRUSTS NEED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IN NZ?
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BUSINESS STRUCTURES AND RECORD-KEEPING
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…
Read MoreCOMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT FAMILY TRUSTS
The beneficiaries have the legal right to be informed and to be considered, and as a trustee you must prove that you have consistently done this. In other words, there is no such thing as a “passive” trustee.
Read MoreWHY USE A LOOK-THROUGH COMPANY?
Why use a Look-Through Company? In New Zealand, a Look-Through Company (LTC) is a special type of company that allows its income, expenses, tax credits, gains, and losses to be passed directly to its shareholders. Here are the benefits of using an LTC for New Zealand investors: 1. Flow-Through Taxation Pass-Through Income and Losses:…
Read MoreINTEREST RATE CUTS NEW ZEALAND IN NEXT 6 MONTHS
Interest rate cuts in New Zealand in the next 6 months: are they likely? For homeowners and property investors in New Zealand, understanding the potential for interest rate changes is crucial, especially if you have a mortgage refix coming up soon. This blog will explore the factors influencing the likelihood of interest rate cuts within…
Read MoreRENTAL PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT AUCKLAND
What may have been applicable last year could be completely different today. For landlords, staying abreast of these changes is not just advisable—it’s essential.
Read MoreBEST RENTAL PROPERTY OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE
Many clients ask us “what’s the best structure for my investment property?” We set out here to outline some of the pros and cons.
Read MoreTRUST VS LTC FOR RESIDENTIAL INVESTMENT PROPERTY
Trust vs LTC for residential investment property – which is better?
Well, it depends if the property is negatively or positively geared, i.e., does it make a loss or a profit.
Read MoreGETTING STARTED IN INVESTMENT PROPERTY
Oftentimes, an LTC is the best way to go. However, there are other factors to consider: Are you single or with a partner? If you have a partner, are you both in the same tax brackets?
Read MoreWHAT IS A LOOK-THROUGH COMPANY? (LTC)
What is a Look-Through Company? This structure – also known as a LTC – is a unique business structure in New Zealand that combines the legal benefits of a limited liability company with the tax advantages of a partnership. Introduced in 2011 as a replacement for the Loss Attributing Qualifying Company (LAQC) regime, LTCs…
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