GUIDES — MOVING TO NZ

Moving to NZ.

Investor visas, tax residency, and financial planning for migrants moving to New Zealand.

6 guides

NZ Active Investor Plus Visa: Complete Guide for Wealthy Migrants (2025-26)

Everything you need to know about New Zealand's Active Investor Plus visa — Growth vs Balanced categories, minimum investments, acceptable assets, residency path, and what it costs.

Intermediate14 min

Moving to NZ

Acceptable Investments for the NZ Active Investor Plus Visa

What counts as a qualifying investment under the AIP visa Growth and Balanced categories — direct businesses, managed funds, listed equities, bonds, property development, and philanthropy.

Advanced12 min

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Moving from Australia to NZ: Financial Guide for High-Net-Worth Migrants

AU to NZ financial planning for investors — CGT event I1, superannuation transfers, SMSF implications, double tax agreement, and what changes when you leave Australia.

Intermediate13 min

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Moving from the UK to NZ: Financial Guide for High-Net-Worth Migrants

UK to NZ financial planning for investors — pension transfers, QROPS, UK CGT exit rules, ISA treatment, IHT domicile rules, and the UK-NZ double tax agreement.

Intermediate14 min

Moving to NZ

Moving from the USA to NZ: Financial Guide for High-Net-Worth Migrants

US to NZ financial planning for investors — worldwide taxation, PFIC rules, FBAR/FATCA reporting, KiwiSaver as a PFIC, expatriation tax, and why NZ banks don't like US persons.

Advanced16 min

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NZ Transitional Resident Tax Exemption: 4-Year Foreign Income Relief

New NZ tax residents can claim a 4-year exemption on most foreign-sourced income. Here's what's covered, what's not, and why timing your move matters.

Intermediate10 min

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