Everything you need to know about moving to NZ

You've got your visa, and you are on your way to your new life in New Zealand - now you'll need information, and fast! 

At Broadbase International we're migrants ourselves, so we know that at this stage of the migration process you are probably knee-deep in lists, full of excitement and maybe even experiencing a little doubt - we hope that you find the following resources useful, and invite you to contact us for further information.

• Settling In - a few things to consider before you set off.

• Foreign Exchange -
  

1. how to get the best rate when you change your pounds to dollars,
   
2. some further options when the exchange rate is not favourable, and some information on 
3. how much you can save by timing your foreign exchange transactions.

• Letting out your house in the UK - will you sell your UK home or let it out when you emigrate to New Zealand?

• Opening a Bank Account -
  

1. how do you open a bank account in New Zealand, and 
2. which bank should you choose?

• Retirement Planning - a guide to what you need to know about pensions and retirement savings as a UK migrant to New Zealand, including 

1. receiving the UK state pension as an expat in NZ,
   
2. receiving UK pension payments in NZ,
   
3. whether you will be eligible for a NZ state pension, 
4. state-subsidised retirement savings with KiwiSaver, and
   
5. NZ tax on pensions.

• What to bring with you - some guidance on what you should consider shipping to New Zealand, and what you definitely shouldn't, from both a biosecurity and practical standpoint. Includes information we wish we had known on whether your TV will work in New Zealand! Also some information on an option for low cost, high quality marine cargo insurance for the household goods that you decide to take with you, and an article on moving your pets to New Zealand with you.

• Taxation in New Zealand - everything you need to know about the tax system in New Zealand, and about managing your UK tax affairs once you have emigrated.

1. Top 10 Tax Tips from our partner Sterling Tax Services
2. Tidying up your UK Tax Affairs - how to let the UK Inland Revenue know that you are leaving
3. Tax Rates in NZ - the tax rates for individuals and companies, and some basics on the NZ tax system
4. NZ Tax Residency - find out if you'll be liable for income tax in NZ
5. IRD Numbers - how to get a New Zealand IRD (tax identification) number
6. Tax Exemption for New Residents in NZ - a generous tax break for migrants to New Zealand
7. Who needs to file a Tax Return in NZ? - find out whether you'll need to complete a self-assessment tax return in NZ
8. GST - find out about the sales tax in New Zealand
9. NZ Tax on Pensions - find out how much NZ tax you will be liable for on your pension contributions and income
   
10. NZ Tax on Investments - find out how much NZ tax you will be liable for on your investment income
11. NZ Trusts for Migrants - is there any advantage in setting up a NZ trust before your emigrate?
12. Inheritance Tax - will you still be liable for UK inheritance tax when you emigrate to NZ? Is there an inheritance tax regime in New Zealand?

• Insurance in New Zealand -If you are getting ready to go, you may be wondering about what to do with your UK insurance policies and what kind of insurance is available in New Zealand - and how much it will cost. Find the answers you need in our Insurance section.

• Legal Guide to Life in New Zealand - A series of articles on everything from driving and voting in New Zealand to sorting out your will. 

• Financial Guide - our free information pack for intending emigrants to New Zealand from the UK, packed with financial information you'll need to know as an emigrant. You may also find our comprehensive checklist for emigrants to NZ useful, and our Paperwork Checklist.