Posts Tagged ‘structures’
NEW BUILD VS EXISTING PROPERTY VS LAND & BUILD
New build vs existing property vs land & build: what is the right investment strategy? Property investment decisions rarely come down to a single “right” answer. One of the most common questions we get is whether it’s better to buy an existing property, purchase a new build, or go through the process of buying land…
Read MoreCOMPANY VS SOLE TRADER
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…
Read MoreINVESTMENT PROPERTY AND LTCs: A GOOD MATCH?
Investment property and LTCs: A good match? (Or as Shakespeare might have said “To LTC or not to LTC: that is the question.”) For many years, property investors across New Zealand embraced Look-Through Companies (LTCs) as the structure of choice for holding rental properties. Accountants, lawyers, mortgage advisers, and investors often recommended LTCs because…
Read MoreBEST OWNERSHIP STRUCTURES FOR INVESTMENT PROPERTY
9 times out of 10 an LTC is the best structure for owning a rental property: “You have the benefit of limited liability, a legal structure that is clearly a separate entity yet under your control, and yet it is treated at tax time like a partnership: the best of both worlds.”‘
Read MoreTRUST VS PARTNERSHIP VS COMPANY VS LTC FOR RENTAL PROPERTY
Note also that in the case of rental property owned by individuals, income or loss can only be unevenly distributed if this is what is on the title.
Read MoreTHE 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 MoreLTC RENTAL PROPERTY NZ: PROS, CONS AND ALTERNATIVES FOR PROPERTY INVESTORS
However, this legal vehicle does allow you to proportion losses (and income) according to the amount of shareholding that each shareholder has.
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.
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