Legislation/In Parliament

Proposed tax changes for limited partnerships
New rules on limited partnerships have been proposed to attract more venture capital investment into New Zealand.

Update on Securities Legislation Bill and regulations
The Securities Legislation Bill is being held up while a Supplementary Order Paper is being put together to address concerns that have been raised in public submissions.

Insolvency law reform - update
The Government's decision to grant the IRD preferential creditor status, allowing it to block a request for voluntary administration, is being questioned.

Anti money laundering reforms open for discussion
A discussion document on enhancing measures to counter money laundering and the financing of terrorism has been released.

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