A summary of the Overseas Investment Act and overseas investment regulations.

The Overseas Investment Amendment Bill (Bill) was passed by Parliament on 15 August 2018 and will come into force in late October 2018.  This note summaries the key changes the Bill makes to the Overseas Investment Act 2005 (Act).

New Zealand generally welcomes foreign investment.  The regulation of foreign investment in New Zealand is liberal by international standards.   New Zealand’s inbound investment rules regulate investments in New Zealand significant business assets, certain types of sensitive land (including farm land), and fishing quota. This guide provides an overview of New Zealand’s overseas investment regime.