COMPANY DIRECTORS: ARE YOU TRADING RECKLESSLY?

Company directors: are you trading recklessly? 

Company directors: are you trading recklessly?  Now, you might say “What?! How could I be trading recklessly? What does that even mean?” The following is based on an excellent article from Fortune Manning Lawyers:  Company Directors: Are You Trading Recklessly? Understanding Your Personal Liability Under New Zealand Law Many business owners choose a company structure…

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CLOSING A COMPANY IN NEW ZEALAND

Closing a Company in New Zealand 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…

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WHAT IS NZCO? WHAT’S THE COMPANIES OFFICE RETURN? IS IT THE SAME AS A TAX RETURN?

WHAT IS THE NZCO? NZCO is short for New Zealand Companies Office.It is part of MBIE (Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment) and administers a number of registers, including a register of companies, their directors and shareholders, and related documents. WHAT’S A COMPANIES OFFICE RETURN? All companies are required by the Companies Act 1993 to file…

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