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Alert Level 2 and your Business
As of Thursday, 14 May 2020 we are at Alert Level 2. This means that even more businesses will be allowed to resume operations.
What the Visa Processing Landscape looks like Under Level 2
With restrictions relaxing under alert level 2 and more staff able to return to the office, Immigration New Zealand’s visa processing capacity, which has been largely limited over the lockdown period, is now increasing.
Tax law changes for businesses impacted by COVID-19
Inland Revenue has released an update for businesses affected by COVID-19 covering recent tax changes. These changes are intended to help businesses with the impacts of COVID-19.
GST Considerations due to COVID-19
As of Thursday, 14 May 2020 we are at Alert Level 2. This means that even more businesses will be allowed to resume operations.
NZ Govt’s Draft Bill to give Unfettered Visa Powers
Parliament has today had its first reading of the Immigration (COVID-19 Response) Amendment Bill which, if passed, will grant a range of time-limited visa powers aimed at addressing Covid-19 ‘challenges’ in the context of immigration.
Inland Revenue’s timing concessions due to COVID-19
Residence Issues Inland Revenue has released a public statement relating to the unintended and unprecedented consequences for tax residence rules due to COVID-19.