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Exporters: Get a big tick for your products
Products grown, made or designed in New Zealand are in demand worldwide. A FernMark Licence is the government-registered trade mark that shows customers around the world that yours is a Kiwi product and they can buy it with confidence. Customers around the globe want to know that premium products are safe and authentic. Research has shown that overseas consumers are drawn ...
ACC motor vehicle levies fall
Driving is about to get cheaper. From July the average Motor Vehicle levy will fall by 12.5%. This means petrol will get a little cheaper too. From July 1 2017, the average Motor Vehicle levy, which includes the ACC levy portion of the rego and the petrol levy, will fall by 12.5% — from $130.26 to $113.94 a vehicle. The petrol levy ...
Retirement planning for small businesses and sole traders
Saving for retirement can be a challenge if you are self-employed or run your own business. This is particularly true if you invest most of your income back into your business. These tips from Sorted can help. Start planning now Setting realistic goals and making a plan to work towards them is key. Just like employers contribute to their employee’s retirement, you ...
Lions Series and RLWC: Advertising dos and don'ts
The DHL NZ Lions Series 2017 and Rugby League World Cup 2017, kicking off in June and October, will see cash registers ringing for many small businesses. More than 20,000 tourists are expected to visit New Zealand, boosting spending in the seven host cities and beyond. If you plan to advertise during these events, bear in mind the DHL NZ Lions Series ...
Tax Talk Newsletter Jun / Jul 17
Sharing information to combat global tax evasion - The Government has signed up to the global automatic exchange of information (AEOI) initiative led by the OECD. We're one of 100 countries that will automatically share some financial account information about foreign tax residents. All countries will use the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) to identify and report on financial accounts held or ...