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By Riana, 27.11.25

Starting a Business: Sole Trader or Limited Liability Company?

When starting a business, one of your first key decisions is whether to operate as a sole trader or register a limited liability company. Each structure has different legal, tax, and compliance implications under New Zealand law. The right choice depends on your goals, risk level, and long-term plan.

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By Riana, 10.06.25

A Simple Guide to the New Commercial Lease (2024 update)

In this article, our Riana Smith provides some bite-sized guidance on the new Commercial Lease, following update in 2024.

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By Riana, 22.02.24

Buying a business – assets vs shares  

Purchasing a business? One of our Solicitors, Riana Smith, shares some helpful information on purchasing assets of a business vs buying shares.

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By Riana, 11.11.21

Bright-Line Property Rule

CS Law Solicitor Riana Smith wrote an article for the Horowhenua Chronicle on the Bright-Line Property Rule

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