Campbell Pentney

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Customs compliance and disputes

Advising on Customs valuation issues, the application of free trade agreements and rules of origin, obtaining Customs rulings and assisting with Customs audits and disputes.

Blockchain/Cryptocurrency

Advises technology companies on tax and other regulatory implications of blockchain projects, and individual investors of tax implications of various crypto-asset investments and liaised with Inland Revenue on related issues.

Goods and Services Tax (GST) advice

Reviewing and advising on GST and Customs aspects of domestic and cross-border transactions, in particular the application of the New Zealand GST zero rating provisions and second hand goods credit claims.

Cross-border GST

Advised offshore digital content providers on cross-border GST implications of sales to New Zealand customers in light of the proposal to tax cross-border services.

Export control

Provided export control advice as part of the due diligence review for a proposed acquisition of the local branch of a multinational technology business.

Charity law

Assisted with establishing numerous charities including, You Are, Orange Sky, Voices for Hope and the Big Picture (New Zealand) Trust with drafting appropriate rules and obtaining registered charity and donee tax status.

Immigration

Assisted businesses to obtain critical worker visas necessary for urgent travel to New Zealand while borders were closed, and provides ongoing immigration law support to assist with matters including visa variations, Immigration New Zealand investigations, accreditation and specific purpose visas required for infrastructure projects.

International trade - customs and excise

Advised multinational corporations on the New Zealand Customs and local regulatory implications of proposed global restructures, including valuation aspects, documentation requirements, importer registrations and local product sale regulatory requirements.