Establishing Your Business in New Zealand
Turnkey Support
Turnkey business establishment for international companies, coordinated by Moore Markhams Financial Services.
Moore Markhams Financial Services provides a turnkey business establishment service for international companies setting up operations in New Zealand. We act as your single point of contact, coordinating premises, banking, recruitment, accounting systems and regulatory compliance so you can focus on running your business.
Setting up a business in a new country involves practical decisions that are difficult to make from a distance: where to locate, which bank to use, how to recruit locally, how to structure your accounting and reporting, and how to meet New Zealand regulatory requirements. Without a trusted local partner, each of these becomes a separate project with a separate provider.
End-to-end support
What does the turnkey establishment service include?
We coordinate the full establishment process, including;
- commercial property sourcing and lease negotiation,
- business banking setup with New Zealand banks,
- local recruitment support through our network of trusted recruitment firms,
- fleet and equipment procurement where required,
- accounting system setup with reporting lines back to your head office,
- New Zealand tax registration and regulatory compliance, and if needed;
- referral to a Moore Markhams accounting firm for ongoing tax, GST and compliance management.
You deal with one team. We deal with everything else.
Licensed financial advisors
For international businesses
This service is designed for international businesses that have decided to establish a subsidiary, branch or operation in New Zealand but do not have a local team or network to manage the setup.
Our clients include businesses from Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas, across sectors including agriculture, technology, food and beverage, manufacturing and professional services.
Who is this service for?
International business news
How does the process work?
- We start with a planning session to understand your business, your requirements and your timeline.
- From there, we develop an establishment plan that covers every practical step, from finding premises through to your first day of operation. We coordinate the providers, manage the timelines and keep you informed throughout.
- Once you are operational, we hand the ongoing accounting and compliance relationship to a Moore Markhams accounting firm so your New Zealand reporting is managed from day one.
We have completed turnkey establishments for international businesses, including an Austrian dairy company that established operations in Tauranga. In that case, we sourced premises, set up banking with ASB, procured vehicles, coordinated recruitment and established accounting systems with reporting back to the company’s European head office. The entire process was managed through a single point of contact.
The Moore Global network provides credibility and connections in the countries our clients come from. If your home country has a Moore Global member firm, they can introduce you to us before you arrive. This means you start with a trusted connection, not a cold enquiry.
Why choose Moore Markhams Financial Services?
Frequently Asked Questions
Timelines depend on the complexity of your requirements. A straightforward establishment, including premises, banking, recruitment and accounting, can be completed in weeks rather than months when coordinated through a single point of contact.
No. We can manage much of the establishment process remotely, coordinating with you by video and email. You will need to visit for some steps, such as final property decisions and banking meetings, but we minimise the number of trips required.
The cost depends on the scope of your establishment. We provide a clear outline of fees after our initial planning session, with no hidden charges.
We do not provide immigration advice directly, but we work alongside immigration advisors and can connect you with trusted partners who specialise in work visas and relocation.
Once you are operational, the ongoing accounting, tax, GST and compliance work is managed by a Moore Markhams accounting firm. This means your New Zealand reporting is handled by a trusted firm within the same network from day one.
We have experience across agriculture, dairy, technology, food and beverage, manufacturing and professional services. If your industry is not listed here, contact us and we will advise on how we can help.
Contact us to book a planning session.
Establish your business in New Zealand
We will assess your requirements and outline the full establishment process.
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