New Zealand is one of the world’s most stable and wellgoverned nations and offers an attractive destination for investment, business, and raising a family. The country is consistently ranked in the top 10 in terms of protecting investors, starting a business, and the ease of doing business. Aside from being one of the least densely populated countries in the world, New Zealand also has no gift, estate, or wealth tax, no capital gains tax, an extensive tax treaty network, and a sound legal system based on English law.
NEW ZEALAND
((Active Investor Plus Visa Program))
VISA FREE DESTINATIONS:
189
PASSPORT INDEX RANK:
6th
OVERVIEW:
PROCEDURE:
Investments can be made across three years (being maintained for a fourth year). After four years of keeping their funds in New Zealand, if they meet the requirements for minimum time spent in the country, investors can apply for permanent residence. If families are included in the resident visa, they are required to go to New Zealand within 12 months of their visa being granted but
are not required to remain in New Zealand for any minimum length of time.
MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT:
Minimum investment of NZD 5 million
MAIN APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:
The following requirements apply for the Active Investor Plus Visa:
- Invest between NZD 5 million and NZD 15 million over the course of four years.
- Be in good health and of good character.
- Spend 117 days in New Zealand across the four-year residence period.
- Demonstrate English language ability.
The following assets may be invested into and will be weighted accordingly to meet the NZD 15 million threshold:
- Direct investments into approved businesses—these will be given a 3x weighting.
- Investments into approved managed funds (private equity or venture capital funds) — these will be given a 2x weighting.
- Investments into listed equities and philanthropy — these will be given a 1x weighting, (and each of these is capped at 50% of the NZD 15 million investment requirement).
PROCESSING TIME:
8-9 months
KEY BENEFITS:
- High standards of living, multicultural population, and low population density.
- Residence is applicable to a spouse and dependent children up to the age of 24
- Political, social, and economic stability.
- A sound legal system based on English law.
- No gift, estate, or wealth tax, and no capital gains tax.
