Afirmo is an innovative app especially for small businesses and self-employed people. Afirmo means you can set up a business from scratch (sole traders, partnerships and companies) including all the necessary business and tax registrations (IRD, GST, NZBN etc). Afirmo helps you with integrated tax, insurance, money and marketing tools. Afirmo is your one-stop-business-support-shop for setting up and running your side hustle, your main hustle, and your small business.

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Q: Does Afirmo cost a lot?

No – at Afirmo we very much understand the pressure points in setting up, owning and running a small business and we bring services to you at price points that will make sense to you. Afirmo charges one off fees for setting up a new business, and affordable monthly plans for scaling your business. We can also file your GST and Income Tax returns for an additional charge if you want some extra help with these. Our prices are very competitive and more affordable than other software companies, and third-party professional advisors such as accountants and lawyers.

Q: I am thinking about Afirmo, but can I talk to you first?

Yes, we would love to talk with you! To make that easy for you, so you do not have any waiting time getting through to us (time is money in small business!) we have built an appointment booking service. Our Customer Support Team are all based in New Zealand. Book an appointment and let’s connect!

Q: Can I trust Afirmo with my tax, insurance and other services?

Yes, absolutely. Afirmo is a registered Inland Revenue Tax Agent , accredited partner of MBIE (Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment) who operates the Companies Office, a registered financial services provider and an AML reporting entity governed by the DIA (Department of Internal Affairs). We also partner with Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) as our bank partner and RMA Financial as our insurance broker partner.

Q: Can I use Xero and Afirmo at the same time?

Yes absolutely! Xero is an online accounting platform that doesn’t offer business advice or preparation and filing of Income Tax returns for you. Afirmo does provide tax and business advice and tax services you need. If you use Xero for your accounting records, you can use Afirmo for your tax management and support. Pro tip - Afirmo provides easy to use accounts preparation online, simpler than Xero. Check out our full comparison Afirmo vs Xero here. Afirmo offers an easy-to-use accounts preparation on-line tool that is far simpler than Xero. Check out our full comparison of Afirmo vs Xero here .

Q: Can I use Hnry and Afirmo at the same time for my tax services?

No, Hnry and Afirmo cannot be used together. Hnry is a basic tax tool aimed only at sole traders. Afirmo has an array of features and services that are not part of Hnry’s service offering. Hnry is a closed system meaning that you can’t use other support services like Afirmo if you do use them. Afirmo is a one-stop-business-support-shop – Hnry is only an online tax service provider. Check out our full comparison of Afirmo vs Hnry here .

What is Afirmo?

Does Afirmo cost a lot?

I am thinking about Afirmo, but can I talk to you first?

Can I trust Afirmo with my tax, insurance and other services?

Can I use Xero and Afirmo at the same time?

Can I use Hnry and Afirmo at the same time for my tax services?