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It is intended to provide general assistance to those considering establishing such a limited partnership and is not intended to be comprehensive in its scope.  \nThis guide reflects New Zealand law and practice as at August 2018. If you require comprehensive advice then please contact one of our experts using the contact details at the end of this guide.  \nINTRODUCTION  \nThe Limited Partnerships Act 2008 (Act) governs the establishment and operation of limited partnerships in New Zealand.  \nThe primary objective of the limited partnerships regime is to facilitate sustainable growth in New Zealand’s venture capital and private equity industries. Limited partnerships may be used for a number of different purposes and, while they remain a much loved vehicle for venture capital and private equity funds around the world, they have also been used in New Zealand as vehicles for forestry and real estate investments.  \nThe attraction of limited partnerships for investors and investment managers lies in the tax treatment and flexibility of limited partnerships when compared to other corporate structures such as companies and trusts.  \nTAX TREATMENT  \nOne of the key features of a limited partnership is its tax treatment. A limited partnership is transparent for New Zealand tax purposes and the limited partnership itself is not taxed.  \nInstead, the limited partners themselves are treated as carrying on the taxable activity and are taxed according to their own tax attributes and in relation to their proportionate share of the limited partnership’s income.  \nSubject to some limits, if a limited partnership incurs tax losses then those losses will also flow through to the limited partners and can be off-set against their income.  \nREGULATION  \nLimited partnerships which are managed investment schemes and which offer limited partner interests to retail investors will be subject to the regulatory and disclosure regimes contained in the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (FMCA).  \nPlease contact us for specialist advice on these regimes and their requirements.  \nFORMATION AND REGISTRATION  \nA limited partnership is formed only on its registration under the Act and it continues to exist until it is deregistered. The formation process is relatively straightforward.  \nTo be registered, a limited partnership must have:  \n■ At least 1 general partner and at least 1 limited partner.  \n■ A written partnership agreement as to the affairs of the limited partnership and the conduct of its business.  \n■ A name that includes the words ‘limited partnership’ or the abbreviation ‘LP’ or ‘L. P.’ at the end.  \n■ A registered office in New Zealand.  \nThe registration application is made to the New Zealand Companies Office using a prescribed form and must be accompanied by a prescribed form of general partner consent and an application fee (currently, NZ$270).  \nDetails of the proposed limited partners must be given to the Registrar with the application but these details are not made publicly available. The limited partnership agreement is not provided to the Registrar and is also not available to the public.  \nTHE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT  \nEvery limited partnership must have a written agreement as to its affairs and the conduct of its business. On registration the limited partnership agreement has effect as a contract between the limited partnership and each partner and between the partners themselves. The limited partnership agreement must provide for at least the following:  \n■ Any restrictions on the ability of a partner to assign their interest;  \n■ Any restrictions on the business or other activities of the limited partnership;  \n■ The entitlement of partners to distributions;  \n■ The ability of the general partner to compete with the limited partnership;  \n■ When partner meetings must be held;  \n■ How ","cbCaitHLu2M7PYql","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitHLu2M7PYql","pdf",117425,"English","# Introduction\n## Legal framework and objective\n# Tax treatment\n# Regulation\n## When FMCA disclosure regimes apply\n# Formation and registration\n## Registration requirements and process\n# The limited partnership agreement\n## Required provisions\n# The general partner\n## Management, fiduciary obligations, and liability","[{\"question\":\"What law governs the establishment and operation of limited partnerships in New Zealand?\",\"answer\":\"The Limited Partnerships Act 2008 governs the establishment and operation of limited partnerships in New Zealand.\"},{\"question\":\"How is a limited partnership taxed in New Zealand?\",\"answer\":\"A limited partnership is transparent for New Zealand tax purposes and the limited partnership itself is not taxed; limited partners are taxed based on their proportionate share of the partnership’s income.\"},{\"question\":\"What must a limited partnership have to be registered under the Act?\",\"answer\":\"To be registered, a limited partnership must have at least one general partner and one limited partner, a written partnership agreement, a qualifying name ending with “limited partnership” or “LP”/“L. 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