Transition of Offshore Wealth to New Zealand

High net worth individuals around the world are increasingly attracted to New Zealand which, in addition to enjoying the luxury of stable government, offers substantial benefits to offshore parties interested in:

• shifting assets to a favourable tax jurisdiction
• investing in land or business in a balanced economy
• emigrating to a country that is clean and safe

From a tax perspective in particular, New Zealand's relatively foreign-friendly tax regime is becoming more desirable as the world's traditional tax havens are subject to increasing scrutiny by taxation authorities worldwide.

We provide high quality advice on shifting wealth to New Zealand, and protecting that wealth once here, in a practical, prudent and tax-efficient manner.

We have expertise in relation to:

• foreign trusts
• pre-migration trusts
• New Zealand managed trusts
• New Zealand complying and non-complying trusts
• New Zealand's overseas investment laws
• independent advice for offshore parties working with New Zealand managed trust companies

We also enjoy strong relationships with experts in the fields of taxation, accounting and immigration enabling us to obtain high quality advice where required.

Finally, if disputes should arise concerning any of the above structures, our litigation team is highly qualified to assist.

Our Experts In This Area

• Graham Jordan
• Ben Morrison