Laurent Law Offer Sage Advice On Immigrant Business Visas

The team at Laurent Law offer a full range of legal services for property and estates, small business and litigation but, in particular, they are the legal experts for New Zealand Immigration matters and specialise in immigration hard cases. For those wanting to start or buy a business in New Zealand, the experts at Laurent Law recommend considering the Long Term Business Visa. By presenting a strong business case for a new business proposal or for an existing business which they intend to buy and operate, intending immigrants can get a three year multiple entry Work Visa in order to get the business underway. After two years on the Work Visa, they can apply for Residence if the business has operated successfully during all of that time.

Intending immigrants must show that they have enough money to buy or start the business, to pay for its start-up period of operation and to pay for themselves and their family to live in New Zealand while the business grows. They must also show a good track record of owning or managing successful businesses in the past. The key to a successful Long Term Business Visa application is a full Business Plan which includes financial projections for the first three years of the business, an assessment of the market for the product or service and evidence to show why the business will succeed. The team at Laurent Law work together with experienced professionals to maximise the acceptability of a Business Plan by Immigration, leading to the grant of the Work Visa.

The Long Term Business Visa category is a temporary entry category and successful applicants will be granted a multiple entry work visa initially for nine months and once the business has been established, extended to three years. Successful Long Term Business Visa holders may apply for residence under the Entrepreneur category after two years, or immediately under the Entrepreneur Plus category. The Long Term Business Visa has the requirement that the business must be considered to be of economic benefit to New Zealand, such as introducing or enhancing technology or skills or introducing or enhancing existing products or services or creating or expanding export markets. It is also helpful if the business can create employment to New Zealanders other than the principal applicant. There must also be adequate investment capital to fund the business and funds for maintenance and accommodation. The applicant needs to also have relevant business experience. For further information on the Long Term Business Visa, visit the website at http://www.laurentlaw.co.nz.