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Want to establish your own business in New Zealand? This webinar will help you understand the application process and what to expect.
Missed our webinar? Watch the on-demand recording of our Entrepreneur Visa Webinar and learn valuable insights.
Step 1:
Create a comprehensive business plan outlining your proposed venture, including its potential for growth and innovation.
Step 2:
Ensure you have the required capital to invest and meet the points threshold based on business experience, investment, and benefits to New Zealand.
Step 3:
Submit your application with the business plan and supporting documents, including proof of funds and qualifications.
Step 4:
Once approved, set up and run your business according to your plan, achieving milestones for growth and success.
Step 5:
After successfully operating the business for 6 months (with high capital) or 2 years, apply for the Entrepreneur Resident Visa for permanent residency.
Step 6:
Create a comprehensive business plan outlining your proposed venture, including its potential for growth and innovation.
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We’ll guide you through the visa requirements, things you should consider while applying, common pitfalls and how we can help you navigate the entire process from conception to submission and beyond.
Our experienced business team can assist you at every step during your Entrepreneur Visa application.
We’ll walk you through what's necessary to help you feel confident about your application, help you submit it to Immigration New Zealand, keep in contact with your application and provide post-submission support.
As Immigration Lawyers and Licensed Advisers, we will help you make a strong case to Immigration New Zealand (INZ) that meets all of their requirements and ticks every box.
Your application may not have met the immigration instructions, or INZ may have determined that you do not have sufficient capital investment, experience in the field, or knowledge of the New Zealand environment.
Demonstrate a minimum capital investment of $100,000 (unless waived), score at least 120 points, provide a specific business plan, and meet additional requirements such as sufficient funds, business experience, English language proficiency, and a clean financial and legal history.
Begin by applying for an Entrepreneur Work Visa with a detailed business plan for your proposed business. Once your work visa is approved, you may apply for residence after 6 months or 2 years, depending on the level of your investment and the creation of new jobs. Your residence visa will be assessed based on how well you have maintained your business in line with the business plan submitted during the work visa application.
$100,000 to apply for residence in 2 years. $500,000 to apply for residence in 6 months.
Active Investor Plus is a residence Visa obtained based on a substantial investment in the New Zealand economy. The entrepreneur Visa can create a pathway to residency based on operation of your own business in New Zealand.
