April 2020

Coronavirus – tax loss scheme

Coronavirus – Tax Loss Scheme The government has announced details on the changes to tax losses as part of a suite of measures to assist with the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 lockdown. The scheme will allow entities to offset a loss in a particular tax year against a profit in a previous year. […]

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Coronavirus – Companies Act changes

Coronavirus – Companies Act changes The government has announced today that they will introduce legislation to temporarily change the Companies Act. The key changes will safeguard directors at this time and allow businesses to “hibernate” any debt. This announcement follows similar moves in Australia and the United Kingdom. Directors’ responsibilities Under existing law, director’s may

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Coronavirus – Business Finance Guarantee Scheme

Coronavirus – Business Finance Guarantee Scheme The government has announced details around their Business Finance Guarantee Scheme. The intention is to assist businesses with both cashflow and operating expenses. The scheme will offer a total of $6.25 billion in loans to New Zealand businesses. The Government is guaranteeing 80% of the risk, while the banks

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