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Queenstown, the perfect place to build your tech company.

Take the next step with confidence. These guides from Russell McVeagh, New Zealand’s leading law firm, cover the key legal, regulatory and tax considerations for setting up in New Zealand.

Thinking about relocating to NZ?

For many founders, New Zealand's tax system is an important consideration when evaluating where to locate. New Zealand may provide significant advantages compared with other jurisdictions including:

No capital gains tax

No payroll tax

No stamp duty

28% company tax rate

Competitive R&D tax credits

39% top marginal individual tax rate

Simple and transparent corporate tax framework

Competitive treatment of employee share schemes in many situations

Russell McVeagh is widely regarded as New Zealand’s premier law firm. They employ over 350 staff and partners across theirAuckland, Wellington and Queenstown offices.