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New Zealand Active Investor Plus Visa

Transform your business investments into a permanent future in New Zealand

Legal, financial and relocation under one roof. We guide investors through a structured 90-day pathway to New Zealand residency.

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Discovery questionnaire

3 minutes

Find out if you're the right fit to make the most of the New Zealand Investor Visa.

Step 1 of 3: Planning

Question 1

Which of these options sounds most like you?

Post-exit founder
Relocating operator
Investment allocator
Not sure

Question 2

What outcome is your main goal?

Residency
Business
An investing plan
All of the above

Question 3

How much are you looking to invest?

NZD $1–$3m
NZD $3–$5m
NZD $5–$10m
Above NZD $10m

Question 4

How long until you'd like to set the plan in motion?

0–3 months
3–6 months
6–12 months
Above 12 months

Your investment structure feels uncertain

You're receiving fragmented and conflicting advice

You want to make your capital security non-negotiable

Unable to verify the quality of the deal you're receiving

Business investments

Purpose built for
Business leaders & founders
Investment required
NZD $1 million
Investment duration
Three years
Example arrangement
Purchase & operate your own business

Balanced investments

Purpose built for
Growth-oriented wealth builders
Investment required
NZD $5 million
Investment duration
Three years
Example arrangement
Investing in an approved portfolio

Growth investments

Purpose built for
Established private family offices
Investment required
NZD $10 million
Investment duration
Five years
Example arrangement
Bespoke investment allocation
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Stage 1

Discovery

30 day sprint

We work alongside you to help you discover:

  • Eligibility criteria
  • Lifestyle options
  • Potential business pathways
  • Application structure
2

Stage 2

Targeting

30 day sprint

We help you target value-aligned compliant pathways

  • Shortlist viable investment pathways
  • Define success in alignment with your future goals
3

Stage 3

Execution

30 day sprint

We help execute a low-friction, coordinated plan

  • A clear defined route to your goals
  • Access to a network of like-minded professionals
  • Expert guidance

The New Zealand Business
Sales Report 2025

Essential Market Analysis of Business Transactions for Business Owners, Investors & High-Growth Leaders

Based on analysis of 203 business brokers and over 5,000 listings

Section 1

Executive Summary

Key findings from analysis of over 5,000 NZ business listings reveal that businesses able to function independently of their owners achieve higher sale prices and faster transactions.

Top Sectors

Services, Food/Hospitality, and Retail General are the most frequently managed sectors.

Value Drivers

Operational efficiency, robust systems, reliable profitability, and strong company culture.

Profit Margins

Ranges from Tourism's 9.09% to Education/Training's 38.93% across sectors.

Price Multiples

1.62x for Professional Services up to 3.32x for Import/Export/Wholesale.

Section 2

Why Deals Fall Over

Several critical factors frequently lead to business sales falling through:

Unrealistic Price Expectations

Sellers overvalue due to sentimental attachment or outdated metrics.

Poor Business Preparation

Disorganised financials, inconsistent profits, and over-reliance on the owner.

Confidentiality Issues

Fear of premature disclosure to staff can hinder open marketing.

Financing Difficulties

Banks demand 50% deposits upfront, eliminating buyers without cash reserves.

Section 3

Key Motivations for Selling a Business

1. Retirement

Many owners view their business as their retirement nest egg.

2. Health Issues

Illness or significant health challenges often force a sale.

3. Burnout / Overwork

Mental exhaustion from growing demands and diminishing returns.

4. Lifestyle Change

Entrepreneurs sell to fund new projects or pursue lifestyle changes.

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Extensive due diligence

Every opportunity is independently verified for immigration compliance, financial viability, and governance before we make a recommendation.

Experienced interdisciplinary team

Immigration advisers, lawyers, tax specialists, and wealth managers — all under one roof, coordinated on every client file.

Institution-grade capital security

Your capital is held within regulated, audited structures using the same governance frameworks applied by institutional investors.

Extensive industry networks

Decades of relationships with immigration authorities and vetted brokers give you access to opportunities unavailable on the open market.

Value-aligned outcomes

We understand your family, lifestyle, and financial goals before designing a pathway tailored to your future in New Zealand.

Dedicated expert support

A named senior adviser coordinates every specialist on your behalf, from your first consultation through to residency approval.

A successful application requires meeting investment thresholds, demonstrating lawful source of funds, satisfying health and character requirements, and selecting an investment pathway aligned with the programme's objectives. Careful structuring and clear documentation are critical, particularly around capital deployment and ongoing compliance.

Yes. The Active Investor Plus Visa allows you to include your partner and dependent children (under the age of 24) in a single application, enabling your immediate family to live, study, and work in New Zealand alongside you.

Applications are typically supported by a coordinated team spanning immigration, investment structuring, and compliance. At eccuity, this is delivered through a single, integrated advisory relationship rather than multiple disconnected providers.

The programme has defined minimum presence requirements, which vary depending on the investment pathway selected. These requirements are designed to balance genuine engagement with flexibility for globally active investors.

For each additional NZD $1m you invest in acceptable Growth category investments, you can reduce the 105-day requirement by 14 days, up to a maximum reduction of 42 days.

The required investment amount depends on the pathway selected. The programme is designed for substantial, long-term capital commitments aligned with active investment rather than passive or short-term placements.

Qualifying investments span managed funds, listed equities, bonds, and direct business ownership, subject to programme-specific criteria. The growth and balanced investment pathways each carry different eligibility rules, and structuring decisions made early in the process can significantly affect both compliance and returns.

The programme allows for reasonable flexibility, but changes in personal, financial, or investment circumstances should be reviewed promptly to ensure ongoing compliance and to minimise risk.

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