BH4.1 Criteria for successfully establishing a business in New Zealand

A principal applicant will be considered to have successfully established a business in New Zealand if they have established or purchased, or made a substantial investment in a business operating in New Zealand; and

1. has been self-employed in New Zealand in that business for at least 2 years if applying under BH2.1(a)(i); or
2. has been self-employed in their business for at least six months, if applying under BH2.1(a)(ii).

Effective 24/03/2014