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Tuesday 1 November 2011

Inland Revenue's secrecy obligations: The new general exception

In this article, Bell Gully analyse the recently enacted new general exception to Inland Revenue's secrecy obligations, and further consider a draft standard practice statement released in September 2011 dealing with how the new provisions are to be applied. Read on

Article posted by Ogy Kabzamalov, Solicitor | Related topics: Tax

Wednesday 12 October 2011

Bell Gully tax team retains top-tier ranking

Bell Gully has retained its top-tier ranking in the latest edition of an independent guide to the world's leading tax firms and tax advisers published by the International Tax Review . Read on

Thursday 15 September 2011

Late payment fees – are you causing IRD significant fiscal risk?

A Tax Bill introduced to Parliament yesterday deals with a number of matters including whether GST is payable on late payment fees. If your business charges such fees this Bill is important for you. Read on

Article posted by Willy Sussman, Partner and Jenny Sullivan, Law Clerk | Related topics: Tax

Tuesday 12 July 2011

Latest developments in changes to the FIF rules

The Finance and Expenditure Committee ( FEC ) recently reported back to Parliament on the Taxation (International Investment and Remedial Matters) Bill (the Bill ). Read on

Article posted by Hayden Roberts, Solicitor | Related topics: Tax

Wednesday 15 June 2011

New PIE rules for non-resident investors

In this article, Bell Gully review and discuss new legislation which proposes to align the rules for non-resident investors in Portfolio Investment Entities with those for direct investment. Read on

Article posted by Jarrod Walker, Senior Associate | Related topics: Tax

Wednesday 13 April 2011

Customs Duty Update - Value for Duty Revisited

Customs duty payable on goods imported into New Zealand is based on the "customs value" of the goods. Read on

Article posted by Willy Sussman, Partner and Campbell Pentney, Senior Solicitor | Related topics: Trade, Tax

Friday 18 March 2011

Charity is a general public use

Enactment of the Charities Act 2005 has led to the High Court to more regularly explore the meaning of the concept of charitable purposes. Read on

Article posted by John Bassett, Senior Associate | Related topics: Tax

Tuesday 8 March 2011

"Importers - are you aware of your duties?" - the Impact of Royalties on Duty Valuation

This article considers the Customs duty valuation rules in the context of payments made for the use of intellectual property rights relating to imported product. Read on

Article posted by Campbell Pentney, Senior Solicitor | Related topics: Tax

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