Moving to New Zealand is becoming an increasingly attractive prospect; and the most astute migrants, expats and returning Kiwis will address pre-immigration tax structure and legal concerns before they go.
Lawyers play a critical role in planning for a move to New Zealand by coordinating vital legal, tax and immigration strategies.
The best outcomes are achieved when a client starts planning before they move. Mobile families and individuals should look for a legal firm that specialises in New Zealand tax planning, wealth structure and tailored cross-border services. Those who do their homework will discover Avancier Legal; Masters of pre-migration tax strategy.
New Zealand operates a global taxation system for its residents. So once you’re in, your global income and assets may become subject to New Zealand tax law. After living abroad, it’s crucial to engage an experienced New Zealand tax and wealth-structuring lawyer well before your move. Avancier Legal will work with you and your advisers to create a tailored pre-migration tax strategy, created to ensure compliance and minimise exposure.
When you choose to migrate with Avancier, you get a team working with you, not just an individual. While one team member takes care of pre-migration and tax planning, another handles your immigration application for an Investor Plus visa. This dynamic approach means you get focused legal and tax advice alongside specialist immigration support.
Avancier Legal provides advice to make the most of New Zealand’s transitional residency regime and other tax concessions. Depending on your situation, the advice may include: planning tax opportunities, offshore income and asset protection and structuring.
New Zealand has transitional residency rules to exempt tax on most types of offshore income, both passive and business, for up to four years. Avancier is well-versed in these rules and knows just how to leverage them to each client’s advantage.
While you research your favourite New Zealand towns and cities, we can get busy sorting out the best approach for visas, immigration requirements and wealth management.
New Zealand’s closest equivalent to the golden visa, the Active Investor Plus Visa (AIP) is gold for those seeking a direct, high-impact way into the country. The AIP Visa is a streamlined pathway that rewards those willing to take on greater investment risk with a lower capital requirement. It requires the following:
There are two ways into New Zealand via the BIV Visa:
If you’re 66 or older, you can stay in New Zealand for two years on the Temporary Retirement Visa. You must:
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