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Tax UpdatesTax Updates: 23 September 2024
Welcome to this week’s review of tax issues where Richard comments on what’s been happening in the world of tax over the past week. If you have a question or would like a second opinion on any national or international tax issues, please contact Richard via email at richard@gilshep.co.nz. Company amalgamations – all you need to know If […]
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The Trusts Act – not a negative.
The Trusts Act 2019 received royal consent in July 2019 and will come into effect after 30th January 2021. The Act codifies existing practice surrounding trusts. The key changes are: Extension of a trust’s life from 80 years to 125 years. Defined trustee duties to mandatory duties and default duties. Default duties can be contracted […]
Growing business value for retirement
So you’re running a business, and you’re thinking about retirement. Nobody will be able to run your business the way you do, but just shutting your doors probably means you will be throwing money away… What’s the game plan? Are you going to hand over the reins to an employee, or family member? Or are […]
Living with stress.
Avoiding stress completely is impossible, especially now that I’ve arrived in my 30’s, I find my stresses tend to last longer and become more difficult to eliminate. The responsibility of taking care of a younger one, the need to care for older ones, the requirement of continuous study to stay in the game affected by […]
The Maritime Room Event
Gilligan Sheppard’s last event for the year and you’re invited. 5.30pm – 8.30pm, Monday 11th November 2019.The Maritime Room, Princes Wharf, Auckland CBD. We have two inspiring speakers booked, as well as networking and getting to know more of the GS team. More details to follow.BOOK your seat now as space is limited.Let us know […]
Chinese Tax Seminar
中国税务讲座 We would like to invite you to a Chinese tax seminar with keynote speaker Russell Brown. The seminar will be hosted and translated into Chinese by Yi Ping Ge. China’s new tax system for individuals and what it means for Chinese individuals not residing in China; Tax in China and tax on China sourced […]

