NEW ZEALAND BUSINESS INVESTOR WORK VISA

NEW ZEALAND BUSINESS INVESTOR WORK VISA (04 YEARS)

Welcome to your opportunity to achieve residency and grow your business in New Zealand – a nation renowned for its stable business environment and world-class quality of life.

The Business Investor Work Visa (4 years) provides the ideal pathway for seasoned business individuals to acquire an established business and progress towards New Zealand Residency.

Program Overview

FEATURE	DETAILS
Purpose	To allow foreign investors to purchase, actively run, and grow an existing business in New Zealand.
Visa Validity	Up to 4 years (with potential for one 2-year renewal).
Residency Pathway	Offers a direct path to apply for the Business Investor Resident Visa after meeting time and investment criteria.
Family Inclusion	Applicants may include their partner and dependent children in the visa application.

Mandatory Applicant Requirements

To qualify for this visa, applicants must satisfy the following core criteria:

REQUIREMENTS	SPECIFIC DETAILS
Age	Must be 55 years old or younger at the time of application.
Business Experience	Must have at least 3 years of acceptable business experience (e.g., substantial self-employment or senior management).
English Language	Must demonstrate the ability to Speak and Understand English (via an approved test or other accepted proof).
Health & Character	Must be in good health, of good character, and certified as a 'Fit and Proper Person' (compliant with all business and tax laws).
Job Creation	Intend to create at least 1 new full-time job for a New Zealand citizen or resident.

Financial Requirements (Investment & Funds)

A. Minimum Investment Thresholds

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to invest in an established business at the minimum levels below:

Standard Pathway: NZD $1,000,000
Fast-Track Pathway: NZD $2,000,000

Note on Investment Funds: Funds must be legally owned and lawfully acquired. The investment amount excludes GST, the business' property value, and transaction fees.

B. Reserve Settlement Funds

Applicants must hold a minimum of NZD $500,000 in reserve funds, separate from the investment amount, to support themselves and their family while running and growing the business in New Zealand.

Residency Pathway (Resident Visa)

The time required before an applicant becomes eligible to apply for the Resident Visa depends on the level of investment:

Investment Level	Pathway	Minimum Operation Time Required
NZD $1 Million	Standard	3 continuous years of running the business.
NZD $2 Million	Fast-Track	12 continuous months of running the business.

Key Conditions During the Work Visa Period:

Spend at least 184 days per year in New Zealand.
Maintain the originally approved percentage of business ownership.
Create and maintain 1 new full-time job for a NZ citizen/resident for at least 12 months.

Criteria for the Nominated Business

The established business the investor intends to purchase must meet strict criteria:

Must have been trading continuously for at least 5 years.
Must be a lawful, currently operating New Zealand business.
The purchase price must result in a minimum 25% ownership stake for the applicant.
Must employ a minimum of 5 full-time equivalent staff (FTE).
Must not have been used in similar investor/entrepreneur visa applications in the past 10 years.

Mandatory Requirement: The application must include evidence of completed Financial and Legal Due Diligence, confirmed by a New Zealand Lawyer and a Qualified Statutory Accountant.

Application Process & Consultation

We offer comprehensive, professional consultation services to guide you through every step:

Initial Assessment: Detailed evaluation of your personal and financial profile.
Strategy Formulation: Advising on the optimal investment and residency pathway (1M/3-year or 2M/1-year).
Due Diligence Support: Coordinating with New Zealand professionals to complete the necessary Due Diligence on the target business.
Application Management: Preparation and submission of the Work Visa application and subsequent Resident Visa process.

Contact Us

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