New Zealand offshore company formation

Mundo Offshore is your consulting firm of choice when forming a New Zealand offshore company.   We have a professional team of experts to create your company abroad. We support and inform you throughout the process of New Zealand company incorporation.

New Zealand has been classified as the easiest country in which to create a company; moreover it is not considered a tax haven.

Setting up an offshore company in New Zealand is relatively simple and can usually be completed in less than a week.

All companies resident in New Zealand are taxed at a standard rate of 28%, however, companies are exempt if they adopt the status of holding or trust or do not conduct any commercial activity within the territory.

New Zealand

New Zealand is a country in Oceania, in the southwest of the Pacific Ocean, consisting of two main islands (North Island and South Island), and many much smaller islands, including Stewart Island and The Chatham Islands. Located about 2,000 km from Australia, from which it is separated by the Tasman Sea, New Zealand is geographically highly isolated.

New Zealand has been a parliamentary monarchy since independence, and is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.

New Zealand is an industrialized country with a GDP of US $ 185.8 billion in 2013. Living standards are high, with a GDP per person of $ 41,555.75 in 2013.

New Zealand offshore company incorporation fees

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USES OF AN OFFSHORE COMPANY IN NEW ZEALAND

  • Heritage protection

    The most favorable jurisdiction to create a trust and thus protect your property and assets.

  • Holding

    A holding is a parent company whose purpose is to bring together partners or shareholders who wish to acquire a significant influence in other companies.

  • Consulting

    Ideal country for independent consultants.

  • FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

    One of the activities that is subject to regulation and a license application from the regulator, but which remains easy to obtain.
    An offshore company in New Zealand is suitable for Forex on behalf of third parties by first obtaining a FSP (Financial Service Provider) license. And like an online bank with all the functionalities of issuing debit/credit cards, opening a bank account in the names of third parties, issuing letters of credit, etc.

  • INTERNATIONAL TRADE

    A favorable and suitable jurisdiction for carrying out activities such as e-commerce, import/export, and/or professional services, with income tax exemption.

ADVANTAGES OF SETTING UP AN OFFSHORE COMPANY IN NEW ZEALAND

  • Capital

    No capital release requirement when setting up a business in New Zealand

  • ACCOUNTANCY

    No bookkeeping or auditing is required.
    The presentation of the annual balance sheet is mandatory.

  • RESIDENCE

    There is no restriction regarding the residence and/or nationality of the directors and/or shareholders.

  • TAX

    Exemption from profit tax, income tax, capital gains tax and inheritance tax for LTC companies.
    28% for LLCs.

  • STABILITY

    Flexible legislation. New Zealand is not considered a tax haven according to the OECD and the FATF. Politically stable, it has a modern vocation and offers bureaucratic ease in setting up a business.

  • EXCHANGE CONTROL

    Lack of exchange control

New Zealand company incorporation

New Zealand company MAIN CHARACTERISTICS

Incorporation time frame5 working days
Type of business entityLtd, Ltc, LP
Corporate tax0-28%
ISO standardsAvailable
Resident directorObligatory
Information concerning ShareholderDisclosed
Information concerning directorsDisclosed
Nominees servicesAvailable
Financial lincenseAvailable

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