New Zealand is one of the most attractive for the investment, in the world with stable democratic government, a fair legal system, a broad based low tax regime, and free trade with Australia.
Immigration Programs: Long Term Business Visa & Permit is being granted to applicants under New Zealand immigration, which then gets converted to permanent residency after meeting the business evaluation criteria. The following procedure for grant of Long Term Business Visa & Permit for New Zealand is required to be adopted, with effect from November 20, 2002:
It's mandatory to pass the IELTS examination by obtaining average of 5 bands, if the applicant is not able to prove that he had studied and carried on business in English knowing environment.
People who have a minimum of NZ$1 million to invest in New Zealand fall under Investor category, but they may not wish to actively run a business there. This category operates on a points system, with points awarded for age, business experience and investment funds. The current passing marks are 12 points, minimum of two years.
If applicant has established or purchased, or made a substantial investment and thereby is owning at least 25% of that business Is lawfully active in the management & operation of that business for at least two years, an applicant will be considered to have successfully established a business in New Zealand.