Almost every business transaction has a GST effect, so keeping pace with the developments in GST is essential if you are to avoid unnecessary errors that can lead to paying more GST than necessary or underpaying GST which can lead to significant penalties being imposed by New Zealand Inland Revenue. Active GST planning is therefore essential for any proposed transaction.

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Rawlinson & Hunter provides advice on the most GST efficient way to structure a transaction, be it an acquisition, a disposal, or reorganisation of a property deal.  We will help you avoid the potential pitfalls and ensure the necessary steps are taken to minimise any GST liability.

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Areas in which we commonly assist clients are:

• International transactions

• Imports & exports

• Works of art

• Land & property

• Setting up new ventures

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Our aim is to provide commercially realistic advice and practical solutions to your GST problems.  We also encourage businesses to think about GST planning as part of their overall corporate strategy.

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Our services include:

• GST Health Check providing a review of your business, plus useful planning tips

• Practical interpretation of new and existing GST legislation

• GST planning for specific transaction

• Full support during a GST Audit

• Negotiating and resolving disputes with New Zealand Inland Revenue

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