GCL has a holistic approach and our motto is to work hard to satisfy our client's complete accounting and business needs.

     

    Accounting and Tax advice and compliance

    We help our clients with tax planning and timely completion and filing of tax returns.

    Range of services offered 

    • Completion and filing of returns and advice on tax payments
    • Preparing personal and company tax returns
    • GST obligations – including registration, preparation of return and filing 
    • GST returns help in specialist events involving GST such as the sale or purchase of a property.
    • FBT (Fringe Benefits Tax) –we have up to date knowledge of current rules of FBT, thus we can advise on the FBT consequences of proposals you intend to make, ensuring you make informed decisions. 
    • ACC obligations
    • Advice on, and the implementation of tax effective trust structures for asset protection and tax minimization
    • Managing any IRD audits or disputes

    Trust management 


    In recent time trusts have become a useful structure for the protection of assets and investments. We can help our clients in the preparation of financial statements for trust and estates. We offer specialist trust accounting advice and taxation services.

    Range of services offered 

    • Financial statements
    • Tax returns
    • Annual gifting documents
    • Preparation of annual minutes of the trustees
    • Maintenance of the trust file
    • File annual accounts with the Charities Commission

    Setting up Business 

    In addition to business set up advice we also offer business start-up services including company name reservation, company registration, company incorporation, etc so that our clients can concentrate on getting the business working.

    Range of services offered 

    • Advice on type of company such as limited liability, sole trader or non-profit organization
    • Tax registration IRD and GST
    • Business insurances
    • ACC registration
    • Accounting and recording systems

    Business  Advisory

    A successful business needs to have a good strategic plan with set objectives and goals. We help our clients to have business and strategic plans and advise them to structure, manage, and grow their businesses.

     Range of services offered 

    • Business planning and Developing achievable KPIs
    • Cash flow projections and financial forecasts 
    • Business structures: Business and share valuations
    • Purchase or sale of the business or business interest; management buyouts, mergers, or new shareholders.
    • Tax structures and lowering your tax liabilities

    Managing Payroll 

    We will ensure that you will comply with the requirements found in both tax and employment law. This will save you time, keep your employees happy, and allow you to concentrate on your business.

    Range of services offered 

    • Calculation of payroll using computerized Payroll Software.
    • Preparation of payslips and supporting documentation.
    • Maintain balances of your employee’s sick leave and annual leave.
    • Ensure KiwiSaver requirements are met.
    • Ensure all documents are filed with the Inland Revenue.