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NZ sole traders: The complete guide to getting started
Everything you need to know to start working for yourself
Last updated: 5 March 2025
What does sole trader mean exactly?
Do I need to register as a sole trader? (No)
Here’s what you need to do when becoming a sole trader
You need to be a jack of all trades to suceed as sole trader.
Do I need an NZ Business Number? (No)
You’ll need to pay taxes as a sole trader (and more)
Here’s what you’ll need to do:
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