Starting a business · Business owner
Choosing the right NZ business structure
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Compare sole trader, partnership and company structures before choosing how to run your business.
Business.govt.nz explains that your structure affects ownership, profits, taxes and responsibilities. A sole trader owns and runs the business personally; a company is legally separate from its owners; partners share a business under a partnership agreement.
Compare the official guidance on personal liability, administration and investment rather than choosing a structure only because another business uses it. Business.govt.nz recommends getting advice from an accountant or lawyer before deciding.
Key facts
- Sole traders, companies and partnerships are common New Zealand business structures.Sources: Choosing the right business structure
- The chosen structure affects the rules, regulations and taxes that apply to the business.Sources: Choosing the right business structure
Official sources
- Choosing the right business structure
Business.govt.nz · Accessed
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Migrated the existing guide to source-linked facts; checked the official guidance and removed unsupported generalisations. Original publication date verified from Git history.