An individual applying for New Zealand immigration under the country’s Entrepreneur Category is deemed to meet certain basic requirements, including evidence against establishing a business in the kiwi country which must be benefiting the country. Let us have a look at the criteria for a business benefiting New Zealand:

• A business is said to be benefiting the Kiwi country if the business promotes the country’s growth by the following:

(a) Introducing new technology, or enhancing the already existing technology as well as management  and technical skills; OR

(b) Introducing new products and services or enhancing the existing ones; OR

(c) Creating now or expanding the existing export markets; OR

(d) Generating jobs for a Kiwi citizen or resident; OR

(e) Revamping an existing Kiwi business; AND

• A business is considered benefiting NZ if it is trading profitably on the date of filing the immigration application. Or, the immigration official must get convinced that the business would become profitable within a time frame of 1 year.

If you are interested in applying for a residence permit to New Zealand, mail following information ASAP at [email protected] for a free of charge assessment by Ajay Sharma, principal consultant, ABHINAV.

• Your updated resume if skilled professional, or if businessmen, then brief on business profile along with information on your current personal net worth.

• If married, provide the resume for your spouse as well.

• If applicable, please provide information on children and their age.

• Information on any blood relatives residing in New Zealand. This is not a compulsory requirement to qualify for immigration to New Zealand, but serves as additional positive assessment and suitability factor.