Who owns NBR NZ?
Todd Scott
NBR owners Jackie and Todd Scott. The National Business Review is a privately owned, 100% digital news service dedicated to coverage of business and politics in New Zealand.
Is NZBN compulsory?
Having an NZBN isn’t yet mandatory for sole traders, but it will eventually become a standard requirement. That’s because New Zealand wants to ensure it’s keeping up with global business requirements. As a sole trader, you’ll increasingly find larger entities will only do business with you if you have an NZBN.
What happens when a company director dies NZ?
If your company has only 1 director, a new director who meets the live in NZ requirement must be appointed before the current director can be removed. If a director dies, is removed or resigns from the role, you must notify us within 20 working days of the event taking place.
Can I start a business without registering it NZ?
If you’ve started a business or become self-employed, you’ll need to register with a number of government agencies to use their services and meet legal and tax obligations.
What does NBR stand for?
NBR
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| NBR | Nitrile Butadiene Rubber |
| NBR | National Bureau of Asian Research |
| NBR | Numbering |
| NBR | North British Railway |
What happened to the National Business Review?
In 2020, the NBR ceased printing and became an online only publication.
Is NZBN same as GST number?
NZBN Primary Business Data expands to include GST numbers for companies. The New Zealand Business Number (NZBN) is expanding to include even more of the information you need at your fingertips to do business faster and easier. However, in the future it will become available for all businesses with an NZBN.
Is NZBN same as company number?
Over time, the NZBN will replace other business identifiers, such as the Company Registration Number and will become the primary number used by businesses to interact with other businesses and government agencies.
Can a director just leave a company?
A company director can be removed for a number of reasons, but the resignation or termination must be in accordance with the terms of the Companies Act 2006, the articles of association, the shareholders’ agreement (if applicable), and any service agreement between the director and the company.
Can you resign as a director of a limited company?
It is relatively straightforward to resign as the director of a limited company, but if the business should fail or face creditor legal action in the future, the issue of personal liability can come to the fore.
Does a sole trader need to register a business name?
By having a sole-trader or partnership ABN operation you are permitted to trade under your personal legal name/s. If you would like the ability to conduct your business under an unrelated name, such as ‘ABC Plumbing’ or ‘Joe’s Cafe’, then this is required to be registered as a business name.
Can I register as a sole trader and be employed?
6. Sole traders can still employ people. But if you do employ people, you must collect income tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs) from them and pay these to HMRC. You’ll need to operate a PAYE (Pay As You Earn) payroll scheme for this purpose.