NZ grants a tax-free window for migrants

There were some important changes to the tax system in New Zealand in 2006, which will be of interest to anyone contemplating emigrating there in the future and to New Zealand citizens who have been resident abroad for a long time. New Zealand has always been a popular destination for immigrants, particularly for UK citizens, many of whom have spent a working career in Asia, and cannot face returning to the British climate. In spite of its many attractions, however, New Zealand has had a reputation for being a fairly high tax territory, especially for those with foreign-based investments....