Business Investor rules expand eligible structures and funding
In force
Residency
From 6 July 2026 qualifying franchise investments, purchases through a New Zealand resident entity and lawfully earned gifted capital can be accepted under the Business Investor Work Visa. The core investment, business-operation, job and residence-pathway tests remain.
Who it affects
Business Investor applicants structuring eligible acquisitions and funding.
Sources
Primary: Immigration New Zealand — Business Investor updates ↗
Verified 2026-08-02 · methodology