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Why successful overseas business owners need local New Zealand tax insight

Learn how local NZ tax advice helps migrant business owners understand tax obligations, manage compliance and reduce ris

Why most businesses have a pricing problem – not a profit problem

Learn how pricing strategy and margin management can improve profitability and help NZ businesses recover costs.

The property decisions that can create unexpected tax outcomes

Property investment can build wealth, but unexpected tax obligations can reduce returns.

The handshake agreement that wasn’t enough

Learn why shareholders’ agreements help migrant business owners protect partnerships and reduce business risk.

New Zealand Budget 2026: No spills, no thrills

A Budget Defined by Restraint in a Cost-of-Living Crisis.

A proactive approach to tax risk management

Strengthen tax risk management with practical strategies for governance, compliance and proactive decision-making.

Tax alert – Andersen’s FBT update

Explore key FBT changes from 1 April 2026 and what they mean for New Zealand employers.

Pre 2026 year-end tax call-outs

Prepare for the 2026 year end with key tax planning tips for NZ businesses, from bad debts and FBT to tax losses.

Take control of your future with business forecasting

Use business forecasting to improve planning, manage cashflow and make confident decisions about future growth.

We are growing

Andersen welcomes David Han & Associates, strengthening its expertise, capabilities and personalised client service.

Crypto-focus: IRD puts DeFi Cryptoasset Transactions under the tax lens

Learn how IRD views DeFi transactions such as staking, lending and bridging for New Zealand income tax purposes.

Are you sitting on untapped efficiency?

Discover how smarter bookkeeping can reduce costs, improve reporting and give growing NZ SMEs greater financial clarity.

2025 NZ tax recap for businesses

A recap of key NZ tax changes in 2025 and what businesses should prepare for in 2026.

Why regular financial reporting is the growth engine for New Zealand SMEs

Discover how regular financial reporting helps NZ SMEs improve decision-making, manage risk and drive sustainable growth

Preparing your business for an exit: a financial checklist

Prepare your NZ business for exit with practical tips on valuation, tax, financials and due diligence.

When does the 2-year bright-line period really start?

Understand when the two-year bright-line period starts and how the rules apply to residential property transactions.