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Commercial Intelligence & Market Research in New Zealand

Research on a new country, sector or customer base, focused on the decision you need to make. In New Zealand, that means local law, local regulators and local practice, handled by a qualified professional who practises there.

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New Zealand at a glanceAustralia & New Zealand

Auckland · Wednesday 4 November

08:08

Local time

Currency
NZD
Working week
Monday – Friday
Dialling code
+64
Region
Australia & New Zealand
Doing business in New Zealand →

Scope

What the service covers here

  1. 01Define the commercial question
  2. 02Assess market structure and demand
  3. 03Identify competitors, channels and counterparties
  4. 04Turn market evidence into an actionable entry or growth decision

Key questions

What we will work through with you

  • What needs to be decided before commercial intelligence & market research work starts?
  • Who is professionally responsible in each country?
  • Which other work, such as tax or employment, must happen at the same time?
  • What information and decisions are needed from the business?

If your work involves another country or another area of expertise, WONE Global brings in the right professional and keeps all advisers informed.

What the guides say · New Zealand

What Commercial Intelligence & Market Research involves in New Zealand

The topics from the New Zealand guide that this work depends on.

Key facts

Essentials · source-checked

Corporate income tax
28% standard rate (as at mid-2026)
GST
15% standard rate (as at mid-2026)
Main entity form
Limited liability company under the Companies Act 1993, no minimum capital
Foreign investment
Generally open; Overseas Investment Office consent for sensitive land, significant business assets and fishing quota
Currency and exchange controls
New Zealand dollar, freely floating; no exchange controls
Data protection
Privacy Act 2020; Office of the Privacy Commissioner
New York Convention
Party
Key labour fact
Written employment agreement required; minimum four weeks' paid annual leave

The topics this work touches

  • Establish & Structure

    Foreign businesses usually incorporate a limited liability company or register their existing company as an overseas company with the Companies Office, both online. There is no minimum capital, but at least one director must live in New Zealand or Australia.

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