[rizjunior]

Just a quick question, if PR is granted (not WTR visa) can someone start a business rather than doing job?

[JandM]

If someone is given PR without Section 18a (a condition attaching it to a particular employment), then they can do whatever they want.

[rizjunior]

Condition 18a, does it apply to those cases where there is job offer? I do not have a job offer, will I have condition in my PR.

[jadugar]

I think...If u are entitled as SMC PR then I think you have to to job to contribute NZ as a skilled worker. PR give you some time to search for job there.Not much idea as I have job there waiting for me.

[BadlyDrawnGirl]

Just wondering if this would also be applicable if I were interested in starting postgraduate work at a university shortly after I got to New Zealand…or, since I'm the principal applicant, would I have to first work for a period of time before going back to school?

[rizjunior]

Anyone here with PR without condition 18a?

[JandM]

Just wondering if this would also be applicable if I were interested in starting postgraduate work at a university shortly after I got to New Zealand…or, since I'm the principal applicant, would I have to first work for a period of time before going back to school?It would depend on whether or not they give you a Section 18a.

I don't know what the proportion would be, but quite a few people round here were granted PR without.

[JandL]

Section 18a is given to those with a job offer, the leash for getting in quick. I have PR without job and as far as I can tell I can do just about anything once we take up residency. Not sure how it effects the permanent RRV however, as that says you will only be issued with it showing proof of living (paying tax) for 186 (ish?) days in each year.

[emaino]

We just got our PR without any job offer. The 18a condition does not seem to apply to our visas.

This means we can open a business as soon as we arrive in NZ.

[TheJezzers]

Hi, We asked this same question to our case officer (London branch) at the interview last week and she said we were not allowed to sart a bussiness if we were granted PR with no job offer. We would need to have been there for about 2 years.
I hope this helps.
regards Di

[emaino]

Hi, We asked this same question to our case officer (London branch) at the interview last week and she said we were not allowed to sart a bussiness if we were granted PR with no job offer. We would need to have been there for about 2 years.
I hope this helps.
regards Di

I have asked the same thing and I was told that I could open a business at any time after my PR was granted.

Perhaps it would be better to contact INZ to check if this is really possible. Or, even better, the government branch responsible for opening new companies, if any.

[JandM]

My son DID set up in business as soon as he got PR. I'm not aware that any laws have changed in this regard in the seven years since then.

[rizjunior]

Well if you form a company and you are a director in it and you get paid from thae company, what will law say. Obviously tax will be paid, and this is going to be a paid job.

Other scenario: If company is registered on someone else's name and you are paid in it.????

[IanW99]

Well if you form a company and you are a director in it and you get paid from thae company, what will law say. Obviously tax will be paid, and this is going to be a paid job.

Other scenario: If company is registered on someone else's name and you are paid in it.????

If your intent is to get residence via Skilled Migrant option and to move to NZ to start a business then NZIS may revoke your residence.

From residence manual
SM7.1 Aim and intent
a. The aim of providing points for skilled employment is:
i to facilitate access by New Zealand employers and industry to global skills and knowledge; and
ii to recognise that people who have skilled employment in New Zealand are well positioned to meet New Zealand’s needs and opportunities and more quickly achieve positive settlement outcomes.

Note: The aim of providing points for skilled employment is not met by a person undertaking employment in their own business rather than for a third party. People wishing to obtain residence by establishing and operating their own business in New Zealand should apply under the Business categories.

Whether NZIS will even check, or care who knows?

Ian

[doowrehsij]

I've also got PR without a job offer and don't have an 18a clause and I have read no documentation saying that I can't start a business!

Regardless, I'm sure if you setup a company, pay tax, then you are contributing to the NZ economy.