New Zealand Investor and Business Migration Advice
New Zealand Immigration Advice for Investors, Entrepreneurs and Business Migrants
If you are considering moving to New Zealand as an investor, entrepreneur, business owner or high-net-worth migrant, immigration planning should begin early.
New Zealand has specific immigration pathways for people who wish to invest, do business, or establish a long-term future in the country. These may include the Active Investor Plus Visa, the Business Investor Visa, and other visa options depending on your personal, financial, family and business circumstances.
Aspiring Immigration provides strategic immigration advice to help you understand which pathway may be relevant, what issues you need to consider, and how your immigration plan may fit with your wider relocation, investment or business strategy.
You are supported by Tatiana Elvery, Licensed Immigration Adviser, IAA Licence No. 202101015.
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Active Investor Plus Visa
The Active Investor Plus Visa is New Zealand’s main investor residence pathway.
It may be relevant if you have significant funds available to invest in New Zealand and wish to obtain residence for yourself and eligible family members.
Depending on the category, the visa may involve investment through the Growth or Balanced investment settings. The applicable requirements, acceptable investment rules, timeframes and residence obligations need to be carefully assessed before you commit to a strategy.
We can assist you to understand:
whether the Active Investor Plus Visa may be relevant to your circumstances;
the broad structure of the Growth and Balanced categories;
key eligibility and timing considerations;
how your family may be included;
what issues you may need to discuss with tax, legal, financial or investment advisers;
what immigration steps may be required before an application is prepared.
Business Investor Visa
The Business Investor Visa may be relevant for people who are looking to invest in or acquire a business in New Zealand and build a future here through business activity.
This pathway may require careful assessment of the proposed business, investment structure, applicant background, financial evidence, business intentions and long-term residence strategy.
We can assist you to understand:
whether a business migration pathway may be relevant to you;
how the immigration requirements may interact with your business plans;
what evidence may be needed;
whether your proposed business activity appears suitable for further assessment;
what risks or uncertainties should be considered before you commit funds;
how your family’s immigration position may be affected.
Other Visa Options for Business Owners and High-Net-Worth Migrants
Not every investor, entrepreneur or business owner will necessarily use an investor or business visa.
Depending on your situation, other pathways may also need to be considered, including:
temporary work visas;
partnership-based visas;
visitor visas for preliminary visits;
student or family-related options;
residence pathways based on skilled employment;
employer-supported pathways;
future residence strategy after entering New Zealand.
A consultation can help you identify whether an investor or business visa is the right pathway, or whether another immigration strategy may be more suitable.
Why Immigration Advice Should Come Early
Before making major financial, commercial or relocation decisions, it is important to understand whether your plans align with New Zealand immigration requirements.
Immigration issues may affect:
your eligibility;
the timing of your move;
whether your family can be included;
what funds or assets may be relevant;
how your investment or business activity should be evidenced;
whether your plan supports a temporary visa or residence pathway;
what other professional advice you may need.
Immigration advice should be considered alongside tax, legal, financial, investment and commercial advice.
Strategic Advice Before You Commit
Investor and business migration decisions often involve significant financial, family and lifestyle considerations.
A consultation can help you understand the immigration framework before you commit to a particular pathway, investment, business purchase or relocation plan.