New Zealand Business Law: A Guide for Trading and Investing

In 2016, the World Bank considered New Zealand the easiest place in the world for "Doing Business".

We agree.

The country ranked first for starting a business, dealing with construction permits, registering property, getting credit and protecting minority investors.

Our comprehensive Guide provides an overview of some key legal considerations for investing or trading with a New Zealand Business. The Guide covers topics ranging from establishing a business, contract law, Overseas Investment Regime to employment law, intellectual property and capital markets.

To read our New Zealand Business Law: A Guide for Trading and Investing, click here.

Chris Dann

Partner

E: chris.dann@ah.co.nz

P: +64 3 964 5835

M: +64 27 672 8721

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