Your journey
I Want to Invest or Start a Business
New Zealand offers pathways for investors and entrepreneurs who can contribute capital, skills, and business activity. These pathways are highly documented and require a clear, compliant strategy.
- Your situation
You are an investor or business owner considering investing in, or establishing, a business in New Zealand, with a view to residence.
Possible visa pathways
1
Active Investor Plus
2
Relevant business investment options
3
Business or exploratory visit
4
Residence planning for the investor's family
Key questions to consider
- What is your investment capacity and source of funds?
- Are you seeking passive investment or active business involvement?
- Can you evidence the legitimate source of your funds?
- How does your investment align with your family's residence goals?
Evidence and document readiness
- Evidence of investment funds and source
- Tax and financial records
- Character documentation
- Business and entrepreneurial background
- Investment plan or business case
Potential risk areas
- Insufficient evidence of legitimate source of funds
- Misalignment with active investment requirements
- Complex international financial structures
- Timing and residency obligation misunderstandings
Recommended next action
Book a Confidential Investor Strategy Call to plan your approach discreetly.
A consultation helps you confirm the right pathway and avoid common pitfalls before you invest time and money.
- The information on this website is general in nature and does not constitute personalised immigration advice. Immigration instructions and eligibility requirements may change. An assessment of your individual circumstances is required before advice can be provided.