Overseas Investment in New Zealand

Business transactions over NZ$100 million and certain types of land purchases require approval from the Overseas Investment Office (“OIO”). We can advise you on the following aspects:

Advice Whether Consent is Required:

• Whether you are “ordinarily resident” in New Zealand or
• Wether the property is “sensitive land”

Who are the Relevant Overseas Persons ("ROPs") in your Ownership Structure

Good Character Requirements for the ROP's

Counterfactual Analysis:

• Showing the benefit of your investment and comparing with what is likely to be the scenario without your investment
• Identifying relevant factors both economic and non-economic factors
• We take into account your immigration implications and other circumstances to make submissions for you to the OIO.