Have you immigrated or intend to immigrate to New Zealand under the New Zealand Government’s new, relaxed Business Immigration criteria under the Entrepreneur Category?
Here is your opportunity to invest in an 100% pure New Zealand business, utilise your contacts from your country of origin and fast track residency for you and your family.
POSSUM NEW ZEALAND: 100% PURE NEW ZEALAND BUSINESS SEEKS INVESTOR(S)
This is a New Zealand business that cannot be replicated anywhere else in the world! While a protected species in Australia, where it originated, the Brushtail Possum is classified as an outright pest in New Zealand where it’s numbers have grown to such an extent, that it poses a huge environmental threat to our forests and wildlife. The New Zealand government spends millions of dollars annually just to try to keep the numbers under control and welcomes private enterprise initiatives to assist with this problem.
That is why this unique business can only operate from here in New Zealand. It is the only place in the world where the sources of raw material supply are literally and legally at our doorstep.
From here our goods are manufactured and exported worldwide, to both retail outlets and to end users. These goods include possum fur throws, hats, scarves, garments, possum merino wool wear and now possum fur footwear. It’s a small, niche, New Zealand business, doing specialised things and is poised to be taken to the next level. Investors are now being sought for global expansion as nine years of infrastructure is in place for this to happen.
Business migrants with access to international markets from their country of origin are especially sought, as they will have the contacts to liaise with key distributors or outlets to market the unique, luxury products that are intrinsically and undeniably pure New Zealand.
The New Zealand Government relaxed business immigration rules late last year and this provides an exciting investment opportunity for a business migrant to be a part of an established business, along with the chance to successfully fast track their residency application under any of the governmental criteria as listed below. Investment can represent part or the whole of the business, with stock, hides, machinery, copy righted designs, intellectual property, systems and staff as integral parts of the business.
Please email or phone us for more information about this exciting prospect: info@possumnz.co.nz or 0064 9 302 0577
NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT BUSINESS IMMIGRATION AND RESIDENCY POLICY
The New Zealand Government has created the Entrepreneur policy to provide a pathway to permanent residence for existing or prospective business migrants, who can contribute towards the country’s economic development. Relaxing some of the immigration rules in November 2009 has meant that residency is fast tracked for migrants who reach the necessary criteria. The following is our understanding of the new rulings, and all interested parties are to make their own inquiries as to the validity of the information being presented.
Please find below a summary of the steps required for a migrant to take to achieve residency within a short time period:
STEP 1: Long Term Business Visa (LTBV)
This is a three year temporary work visa or permit that will allow a self employed migrant to set up, purchase or invest in a New Zealand business. The migrant must own at least 25% of a business and have an active part in its running. This Visa will be granted if the migrant can prove that he/she has the relevant business experience for the new business; has sufficient funds to support themselves and family for this time; and provides a detailed business plan for the proposed business. A reasonable level of English, good health and character are also essential.
After two years on the LTBV, the migrant can apply for either the “Entrepreneur Category” or the “Entrepreneur Plus Category”. Those approved under these categories are granted New Zealand residency.
STEP 2: Entrepreneur Category
This is a natural carry on of the LTBV and aims to attract migrants who have actively participated in business and contributed to the New Zealand economy. The migrant will need to prove that they have either established or purchased a New Zealand business, or own at least 25% of a New Zealand business. In all three cases, active involvement by the migrant has to be proved and that the business is of benefit to New Zealand’s economy.
While there is no predetermined monetary amount required on purchasing, setting up or investing in a New Zealand business under this category, at least one New Zealander should be employed full time (at least 30 hrs per week). Paper work such as a purchase agreement for the business, financial reports, bank statements, Inland Revenue payments etc., can be used as proof.
OR STEP 2: Entrepreneur Plus Category (Fast tracked New Zealand residence)
This is a definite investment of at least NZ$500,000 towards the purchase, establishment or development of a business. These funds can be introduced in stages (e.g.: purchasing a business and then purchasing business premises or more equipment) and full time employment (at least 30 hours per week) has to be given to at least three New Zealanders. Again, detailed paper work and financial reports are essential as proof. Also, as above, the business has to be of benefit to New Zealand and the choice of business will have a direct bearing on the success of an application for residency under the Entrepreneur category.
MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACTS:
Possum New Zealand can recommend trusted and established Immigration Consultants, Immigration Lawyers and Bankers to answer any of your queries that pertain to the above. Please email us with your questions: info@possumnz.co.nz
The New Zealand Government’s official Immigration website can be found at www.immigration.govt.nz
Possum New Zealand recommends the following Immigration Consultant Company: www.malcolmpacific.com. Contact Seala Misa - seala@malcolmpacific.com
Possum New Zealand recommends the following Immigration Lawyers: www.brookfields.co.nz. Contact Ben Lam - lam@brookfields.co.nz
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