01Is this for a founder, startup entrepreneur, self-employed person, freelancer, company owner or another business profile?
The route is for a key employee integral to a business relocating to New Zealand, where the employee is not eligible for another resident visa.
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What must actually exist or be demonstrated: business plan, company, innovation, clients, contracts, economic activity, job creation or other substance?
The job must be integral to the relocating business, and the employee must work only for that business for the first 24 months after relocation.
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What investment, capital, income, revenue, funding or viability evidence is central to this pathway?
Viability is assessed at the level of the relocating business: the relocation's benefits to New Zealand are considered if the business is trading profitably (or has the potential to do so in the next 12 months) and contributing to economic growth. The relocating business must comply with New Zealand employment and immigration law and have the support of New Zealand Trade and Enterprise.
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What business/self-employed activity may the holder conduct? Are there important restrictions? What is the family position where clearly stated?
The visa permits work for the relocating business and lets the holder bring a partner and dependent children; the page does not specify salary or reimbursement terms.
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What approval/application sequence applies, how long is the status granted, how is it renewed, and what longer-term residence direction is officially stated?
The visa permits indefinite residence after its conditions are met; a work visa may first be granted to relocate the business.
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