Business Wanted for Overseas Buyer - BIV

Business Investor Visa (BIV) – South Island NZ


I’m representing a pre-qualified investor client seeking to secure New Zealand residency via the Business Investor Visa (BIV) by acquiring a suitable South Island business.


BIV minimum criteria:

- Investment of NZD $1,000,000+ in an established business
- Business must have been trading for at least 5 years
- Must employ 5 or more full-time equivalent (FTE) permanent staff
- Business must be lawful, operating, and compliant with NZ standards
- Buyer must actively operate the business post-acquisition


Excluded business categories include (but are not limited to):


- Fast-food or quick-service outlets
- Convenience stores or small corner shops
- Franchises
- Gambling or adult entertainment businesses
- Immigration services and similar restricted sectors


If you’re considering selling, or know a business that fits this description in the South Island, let’s connect. This is a confidential, serious buyer looking to make a strategic acquisition that meets NZ residence requirements.

Agency reference #: 283