First Steps

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Starting or Buying a business

business.govt.nz has an introduction to the things you need to think about and the resources and help available to develop your idea or business plan and get up and running.

Starting a Business - Inland Revenue

The Inland Revenue business website will help you work out the structure your business should use, how to pay the correct amount of tax and how to claim the business expenses and deductions you are entitled to receive.

Be your own boss

Career Services can help you find out about the type of skills you need to suceed in self-employment. It includes links to sources of information about how to set up and run your own business.

Start your own business: assistance from Work and Income

This brochure provides information to help you decide if starting your own business would be a good step for you - and to let you know where you might get practical help and support. Including information about the Enterprise Allowance and Business Trainin and Advice Grant.

Business Steps: A practical guidebook for small business

There are a few practical requirements for being in business. The purpose of this booklet is to make you aware of these basic items and how to use them within a business.

Your business plan

Visit business.govt.nz for information and resources about developing a business plan.

Register your company and file company documents

If you decide to operate your business using a company, you can register online using the Companies Office website. You can also reserve a company name, get advice about forming a company in New Zealand and maintain your company details online.

Information for Employers from the Department of Labour

This web site provides information about your employees' employment rights, employment agreements, how to resolve workplace problems, collective bargaining, forming and ending employment relationships.

Business Mentor Programme

The New Zealand Business Mentor Programme makes available free of charge, the skills and experience of people who have proven themselves successful in business.

Business Information from The Ministry of Consumer Affairs

You have obligations under certain Acts. Information about your obligations under these Acts is explained in everyday language in this section. These pages are specifically written for retailers, manufacturers, importers and service providers.

NZ Chambers of Commerce

Online directory includes links to all of New Zealand's Chambers of Commerce.

HomebizBuzz - Home Business New Zealand Limited

Information, resources and networking opportunities to home businesses in New Zealand.

Intellectual propery fact sheets

Find out about Trademarks, Copyright, Patents and intellectual property in New Zealand with these Intellectual Property Information Sheets, legislation links and helpful guides from the Ministry of Economic Development.

Setting up a business for people with disabilities

People with disabilities can talk to Workbridge about assistance with setting up a business, looking for work, or support in the workplace.

Te Puni Kokiri - Business Resources

Business Resources from Te Puni Kokiri

Poutama Business Advice and Information

Advice and information on business development opportunities for Maori.

FOMA

The Federation of Maori Authorities (FOMA) deals with issues and matters relating to Māori Economic Development. Find out more on their website.

Obtain business advice for Maori

If you are Maori and interested in starting up a business or wanting to improve an existing business the Maori Business Facilitation Service may be able to help you. We provide mentoring, advice, facilitation,...

Get information, and publications, about workplace health and safety

Health and Safety law places duties on people in and around workplaces. A wide range of workplace health and safety information is available on the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) website that will...

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