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Additional
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Additional Services To Help With Your Business<\/p><\/h3><\/div>

Setting up and managing a business comes with its unique set of challenges, but investing in Afirmo’s additional services transforms these challenges into opportunities for growth and efficiency.<\/p>\n

For business owners, streamlining operational tasks allows for a sharper focus on core activities, while staying compliant with evolving legal and regulatory requirements helps avoid potential risks and ensures smoother operations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Tax Services<\/span><\/div><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Frequency Change in GST Return Filing<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>

$100+GST one-off fee<\/p>\n<\/div>

Most businesses can choose between filing GST returns every<\/span> (<\/span>i<\/span>) month (ii)<\/span> two months or <\/span>(iii) <\/span>six months. Sometimes it will be convenient to move between these <\/span>frequencies. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Afirmo<\/span> will apply to Inland revenue to change your filing <\/span>frequencies <\/span>for you.\u202f<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

Get Started<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Change in GST Return Accounting Basis<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>

$100+GST one-off fee<\/p>\n<\/div>

There are three GST calculation options (payments, <\/span>invoice<\/span> and hybrid). If you want to change your GST accounting basis <\/span>Afirmo<\/span> will <\/span>apply to the IRD and <\/span>manage this for you. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Changing the basis may be beneficial if you<\/span>r trading results change or you are expecting <\/span>refunds <\/span>and want access sooner. <\/span>\u202f\u202f<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

Get Started<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Cancel GST <\/b><\/span><\/span>
\nRegistration<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>

$100+GST one-off fee<\/p>\n<\/div>

If your taxable income is ceasing or slowing down (to revenue below $60,000 pa), <\/span>Afirmo<\/span> can cancel your GST registration on your behalf. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Cancelling your GST registration will not close your business but will remove the need to file GST returns.\u202f<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

Get Started<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Additional GST Return not covered by your current Afirmo Plan will incur a cost of a $100+GST one-off fee<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Other Tax Related Services\u202f<\/span><\/div><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Fringe Benefit <\/b>
\nTax Return<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>

$450+GST one-off fee<\/p>\n<\/div>

Fringe benefit tax returns can be filed quarterly, annually or by tax year. Filing frequency depends on your business type and number of benefits provided.<\/p>\n

Afirmo will file this for you if this becomes a requirement.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Submission to Inland Revenue for penalty remission<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>

$450+GST one-off fee<\/p>\n<\/div>

If IRD have charged you penalties, <\/span>Afirmo<\/span> can apply to Inland Revenue to have these cancelled or reduced.\u202f<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

We cannot guarantee that the penalties will be adjusted but we have had a good <\/span>track record<\/span> in being able to help. \u202f<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

Get Started<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Submission to Inland Revenue to amend filed return<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>

$150+GST\/Hour<\/p>\n<\/div>

Where you have filed a tax return with Inland Revenue and want to amend it, Afirmo will be able to help.<\/p>\n

We will base the fee on the complexity of the change and quote in advance of starting any work.\u202fAdjusting the return will avoid penalties in most cases.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Get Started<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

IRD Number Application<\/span> – <\/span>New Zealand <\/span>Resident<\/span>s<\/span>\u202f\u202f\u202f<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

$100+GST one-off fee<\/p>\n<\/div>

If your business does not have an IRD number and you want to apply for one, Afirmo can help. This will ensure that the business can trade in New Zealand.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Get Started<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

IRD Number Application<\/span> – <\/span>Non<\/span>–<\/span>Resident<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>

$250+GST one-off fee<\/p>\n<\/div>

If<\/span> your business does not have an IRD number and you want to apply for one, <\/span>Afirmo<\/span> can help. This will ensure that the business can trade in New Zealand. This rate is for businesses that are non-resident in New Zealand<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

Get Started<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

GST
\nRegistration <\/span><\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

$100+GST one-off fee<\/p>\n<\/div>

If you want to register for GST or need to register for GST, then <\/span>Afirmo<\/span> can make the application to IRD for you. Claiming GST on your purchases can be good for cashflow. Consider also whether one of the <\/span>Afirmo<\/span> Scale Up subscription <\/span>plans are also <\/span>required<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

Get Started<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Employer Registration<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>

$75+GST one-off fee<\/p>\n<\/div>

If you need to register as an employer, then <\/span>Afirmo<\/span> can do this for you. This will mean that you can employ staff and pay them via a payroll<\/span> to ensure that the correct tax deductions are made<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

Get Started<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Balance Date Change<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

$100+GST one-off fee<\/p>\n<\/div>

Most businesses in New Zealand have a standard balance date of 31 March. Sometimes it makes sense to change this e.g. to align to a group company balance date. Afirmo can help with this application to IRD.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Get Started<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Non-trading election<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>

$75+GST one-off fee<\/p>\n<\/div>

If your business ceases trading, then Afirmo can file an election with IRD, so you do not have to file tax returns until you recommence trading. This is a good option for when you want to keep the business open, but do not want the tax return hassle and cost.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Get Started<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Look Through
\nCompany Election<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>

$100+GST one-off fee<\/p>\n<\/div>

A look through company can be beneficial when you want the limited liability protection of a company but want to treat the company\u2019s profits or losses as part of your personal income. The election needs to be made quickly after a tax year end. This can be very attractive when the company is loss making.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Get Started<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Directors\/Shareholder employee tax return<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

$500+GST\/Year<\/p>\n<\/div>

This service is available when you use Afirmo to prepare your company tax return and need your own personal tax return filed. We offer this at a discounted rate as a current company customer.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Note: this fee is intended for routine tax returns. We may need to quote for more complex cases that include residential property or foreign investments.\u00a0<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

Get Started<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Business Entity Services<\/span><\/div><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Resident Director Service <\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>

$500+GST\/Month<\/p>\n<\/div>

Every New Zealand company needs a local resident director. If you are overseas based, we can help you get set up in New Zealand.<\/p>\n

New Zealand is an attractive country to do business in, but there are strict rules requiring at least one local resident director per company. Afirmo can provide experienced local resident directors to act on behalf of the company in conjunction with your own appointed directors.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Get Started<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Annual Return Filing <\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>

$75+GST\/Year<\/p>\n<\/div>

Every New Zealand company needs to file an annual return with the Companies Office to confirm that the business\u2019s information is current and correct. Afirmo can take care of this.<\/p>\n

You can maintain your company details in the Afirmo online Business Profile. We will check these company details against the Companies Office and update the register. This service means you will stay compliant, and your company will not be removed from the register.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Get Started<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Company Name Change <\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>

$50+GST one-off fee<\/p>\n<\/div>

If you want to change a company name, then directors will need to approve the change via a director\u2019s resolution. Afirmo will prepare these resolutions for you.<\/p>\n

When making changes to your company name it is essential that you have the right documentation signed even if the company has one director and shareholder. Afirmo will prepare the director\u2019s resolution and change the company name for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Get Started<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Director Services<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Director Appointment<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>

$50+GST one-off fee<\/p>\n<\/div>

Appoint a director to your company in minutes with Afirmo, with the right consent forms and shareholder resolutions.<\/p>\n

Appointing a director to your company requires the right consents and documentation. Afirmo will manage the whole process for you and make sure the appointment is compliant.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Get Started<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Director Resignation<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>

$50+GST one-off fee<\/p>\n<\/div>

Remove a director from your company in minutes with the right resignation letter and updating the Companies Office register.<\/p>\n

Removing a director from your company requires the right consents and documentation. Afirmo will manage the whole process for you and make sure the removal is compliant.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Get Started<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Shares and Shareholders Services<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Shareholder Appointment<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>

$75+GST one-off fee<\/p>\n<\/div>

Appoint a shareholder to your company with the right consent forms and shareholder resolutions and let Afirmo update the share register.<\/p>\n

Appointing a new shareholder to your company requires the right consents and documentation. Afirmo will manage the whole process for you and make sure the appointment is compliant. Afirmo will also update the company\u2019s share register and make the changes at the Companies Office.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Get Started<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Shareholder Removal<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>

$75+GST one-off fee<\/p>\n<\/div>

Removing a shareholder to your company with the right consent forms and shareholder resolutions and let Afirmo update the share register.<\/p>\n

Removing an existing shareholder from your company requires the right consents and documentation. Afirmo will manage the whole process for you and make sure the removal is compliant. Afirmo will also update the company\u2019s share register and make the changes at the Companies Office.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Get Started<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Change in Number of Shares or Share Allocation<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>

$75.00+GST one-off fee<\/p>\n<\/div>

Amending the number of shares or their allocation between shareholders in your company needs the right consent forms and shareholder resolutions. Afirmo can manage this for you.<\/p>\n

Amending shares or shareholders in your company requires the right consents and documentation. Afirmo will manage the whole process for you and make sure the amendment is compliant. Afirmo will also update the company\u2019s share register and make the changes at the Companies Office.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Get Started<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Shareholder Agreement and Constitution bundle<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>

$450.00+GST one-off fee<\/p>\n<\/div>

Company Constitution<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

The Company Constitution is an important legal document that sets out the rights, powers and duties of your company and its directors and shareholders. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Shareholder\u2019s Agreement <\/b><\/p>\n

The Shareholder\u2019s Agreement is an important legal document that sets out the rights, powers and duties of the shareholders.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Get Started<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Company Address Services<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>

CBD Office Address<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>

$45.00+GST\/Month<\/p>\n<\/div>

Every New Zealand company needs a local physical business office address for the registered office address. Afirmo has a prestigious CBD address service.<\/p>\n

Afirmo provides you with the use of an Auckland CBD address to give your company a professional look and create additional privacy. Afirmo will manage your mail and scan it to your selected email addresses.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Get Started<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Change in Registered Office<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>

$50.00+GST one-off fee<\/p>\n<\/div>

Every New Zealand company needs a New Zealand-local physical registered office address. You can change this address at any time with the appropriate director resolutions. Afirmo can do that for you.<\/p>\n

When making changes to company information it is essential that you have the right documentation signed, even if the company has one director and shareholder. Afirmo will prepare the director\u2019s resolution and change the registered office address for you.<\/p>\n

Free when switching to Afirmo CBD Office Address service<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>

Get Started<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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