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Tax UpdatesTax Updates: 22 April 2025
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 [email protected]. Rate decreases announced Just a very brief edition of […]
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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 […]
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 […]
The purpose of a company.
In my June article I wrote about sustainability and changes being implement by our Government towards environmental sustainability (read the article here), so when The Business Round Table issued an updated statement on the Purpose of a Corporation on 19 August 2019, proclaiming companies have a commitment to all stakeholders, it caught my attention. This […]
The trauma of wealth! The poor little rich kids.
New money only becomes old money if you manage to keep it. The probability of retention is vastly improved by how it is derived. Blood, sweat and tears that convert into money over time has considerably more meaning to the earner than quick money or good luck. Without preparation and an understanding of the way […]
NZ Foreign Trust Disclosure Regime – two years on – are you complying?
A number of you will no doubt remember, the release of the Panama papers in early 2016, which suggested that NZ might be considered a tax haven, due to its taxation rules with respect to foreign trusts. Naturally the resulting public outcry saw the appointment of an independent reviewer by the Government, whose task it […]
