BE3.1 Evidence concerning the relocating business

1. The principal applicant must provide a statement from the CEO of the relocating business that:
   1. gives the name and location of the business intending to relocate to New Zealand; and
   2. explains why the business is relocating and how that will benefit New Zealand; and
   3. confirms that the business will comply with all relevant employment and immigration law in force in New Zealand.
2. The principal applicant must provide evidence of the business operation. This may include, but is not limited to, original or certified copies of the following documents:
   1. business registration
   2. company accounts or tax returns
   3. other documents, evidence and information the business immigration specialist considers necessary to determine the application.
3. The business immigration specialist will consult with New Zealand Trade and Enterprise to determine their support for the relocation of the business.

BE3.1.1 Criteria for a business benefiting New Zealand

1. A business will be considered to benefit New Zealand if a business immigration specialist is satisfied that it promotes New Zealand’s economic growth by for example:
   1. introducing new, or enhancing existing, technology, management or technical skills; or
   2. introducing new, or enhancing existing, products or services; or
   3. creating new or expanding existing export markets; or
   4. creating employment (other than for the principal applicant);
2. and the business is trading profitably at the time the application is made or a business immigration specialist is satisfied that it has the potential to be trading profitably within 12 months after relocating.

Effective 29/09/2003