INTERNATIONAL SERVICES

Our specialist advisers help migrants to New Zealand to overcome the challenges and complexities of cross-border pension transfers, investments, and successful wealth management. 

THE CHALLENGES

Migrants in New Zealand will typically face a combination of the following issues:

Utilising Transitional Residence Period

This is a four year window during which you are exempt from tax on foreign sourced passive income.  We can help them utilise this benefit.

How Foreign Super Funds are Taxed

New Zealand generally grants a four year exemption period to tax on foreign superannuation withdrawals and transfers. Thereafter, any income or capital that is withdrawn will be subject to New Zealand tax as periodic or lump sum payments.  We can help them determine the optimal strategy for withdrawing benefits.

What Investments to Select in New Zealand

We have local knowledge of the New Zealand investment and savings environment and can help with developing an overall financial plan and investment strategy to meet your future retirement goals.

Finding the Right Help

Often migrants and expats don’t have strong professional connections in NZ and don’t know who to turn to for any specialist advice, tax, legal, insurance, etc. We can provide advice, support, and introductions to our trusted network.  

Entitlement to NZ Super

We can help ascertain if you will be entitled to NZ Super and what benefits are available overseas.

HOW WE HELP

We have many years of experience in overcoming the very specific challenges migrants:

  • We can help you structure your investments and savings to maximise the transitional tax residency period.
  • We can help to determine a strategy for withdrawing your foreign super.
  • We have local knowledge and can select investments/products to meet your future financial needs.
  • We have a network of specialist advisers that we can put you in touch with including legal, tax and insurance.
  • We can help determine the interaction of NZ super and foreign state pension and provide information/guidance on how to maximise the available benefits.

There are many other benefits and complexities depending on your individual circumstances.

You can find out more for yourself in our International Guide, or contact us any time to discuss your individual situation.

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