by Boris Nignol | Nov 6, 2025 | Business Tax & Compliance
Creators today live in a borderless world. Their videos, courses, and digital services reach audiences everywhere. Yet when it comes to getting paid, borders suddenly reappear. Receiving a payment from a client in London, collecting revenue from a sale made in Sydney,...
by Boris Nignol | Nov 5, 2025 | Business Tax & Compliance
So, are tips taxable in New Zealand? Look, the short answer is… yes. Yuck, I know. It feels like another one of those annoying life-admin things to add to the list. It’s a bit of a weird one for us Kiwis, isn’t it? Tipping isn’t exactly a massive,...
by Boris Nignol | Oct 25, 2025 | Business Structures & Legal Entities
What is tax residency is a fundamental concept in New Zealand’s tax system, yet it is often confused with nationality or citizenship. While your passport defines your legal status as a citizen, it does not determine your obligations to the Inland Revenue...
by Boris Nignol | Oct 19, 2025 | Business Tax & Compliance
It’s one of the most common, and frankly, confusing questions small business owners face at tax time: are loan repayments a business expense? You’ve taken out a loan to fuel growth, buy essential equipment, or cover inventory costs, and now you want to...
by Boris Nignol | Oct 10, 2025 | Accounting & Financial Management
Does email marketing increase sales? That’s the big question for every business trying to grow without wasting money on ads. The short answer is yes, but only if you know how to use it right. Email remains one of the most profitable marketing channels, with an average...