Farmers, landowners and agribusinesses require specific services from their accountants.
Our aim is to establish one on one relationship’s with each of our clients then provide you with advice when your business needs it, not just when you ask for it.
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Accounting & Tax
You've got the numbers we've got the expertise.
Company & Trust Administration
We'll make sure you are compliant
Business Planning
We've got the knowledge you need.
Accounting & Tax Services
Modern businesses demand up-to-date accurate financial information. We will work in partnership with you to minimise your tax and help you achieve your key objectives. We are able to take care of all your accounting and taxation needs including:
- Income Tax and GST advice
- Preparation of Income Tax Returns
- Preparation of GST Returns
- Preparation of FBT Returns
- Preparation of PAYE Returns
- Preparation of RWT Returns
- ACC obligations
- Management of any IRD Audits or disputes
- Preparation of Financial Statements
- Preparation of Periodic Management Accounts
- Preparation of statutory returns for the Companies Office, Statistics Department etc
- Act as Tax Agent for clients in dealings with the Inland Revenue Department
Need Help with Your Taxes?
Get in touch with our team to see how we can help!
Company & Trust Administration
Company legislation requires companies to perform many administration tasks that take up a lot of valuable company time. A Trust provides a valuable way of protecting the assets that you have accumulated for the benefit of others.
- Company formations
- Filing of Annual Returns on your behalf
- Preparation of all documentation related to Minutes and Resolutions
- Maintenance of statutory records/Minute Book
- Assistance in changes of directors, shareholders, addresses and office details
- Share transfers
- Registered Office facility
- Attend to the special requirements involved in reporting for Trusts
- Provide a minute keeping service
Need Help with Your Company & Trust Administration?
Get in touch with our team to see how we can help!
Business, Taxation & Succession Planning
We will advise on the implementation of tax effective structures for asset protection and tax minimisation. In ensuring the long term success of your business/farm, it is critical to establish a well-designed succession plan. Co-ordination of the transition of your business to your successors can be an arduous process. However, with our experience we can address the complex issues of business/farm continuation.
- Strategic Planning to protect and shield your assets
- What succession options are available to you
- Advice on the common challenges with succession
- Having the courageous conversations with key stakeholders
- Help with considering who is best to succeed and when the best time to pass the control to them.
- We will assist with forming an exit strategy
- Helping you get the business or organisation ready for sale
Need Help with Your Business Planning?
Get in touch with our team to see how we can help!
BG Farming News
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Upcoming Key Tax date's: Provisional Tax Payments Due: - June balance dates - 2nd Instalment 2025 Prov Tax due 28th March - March balance dates - 3rd Instalment 2025 Prov Tax due 7th May Terminal Tax – Due 7th April 2025 Please try and avoid using the tax type GAP when paying both GST and provisional tax as IRD sometimes puts a hold on these payments. We will always send tax notices to you a couple of weeks before any payment is due as a reminder. We are sending these notices by email so please ensure you check your JUNK/SPAM mail folder in case they have gone there. If you are paying IRD via Westpac you can make a cash or EFTPOS payment at any Westpac branch or Westpac Smart ATM. You will need your Tax Return or statement barcode, or you can create your own online at IRD on the link below: https://www.ird.govt.nz/managing-my-tax/make-a-payment/ways-of-paying/paying-at-westpac Please note you will need to scroll to the bottom of the page then select “create a barcode”.
From the 1 st April 2025 minimum wage will go up from $23.15 to $23.50 per hour. These rates are before tax. The Starting-out and training minimum wage will go up from $18.52 to $18.80 per hour.
