Launching in November 2025, the Business Investor Visa (BIV) offers offshore investors a clear and practical route to live in New Zealand while actively owning or running a business.
Designed to replace the former Entrepreneur Work Visa, the BIV creates certainty by focusing on direct investment into established businesses. This shift aims to deliver stronger economic outcomes for New Zealand, while giving investors a straightforward, transparent pathway to residence.
New Zealand’s Business Investor Visa — Coming November 2025
A direct pathway for global investors to own and grow businesses in Aotearoa.
What it means for Businesses
Access to capital: a new, regulated channel to attract offshore investors actively looking to buy into NZ companies.
Growth and expansion: link investment directly to scale, exports, and new job creation.
Global networks: offshore investors bring not just money but also international experience and connections.
Credibility boost: being “BIV-ready” signals compliance, transparency, and governance standards that build trust.
For businesses, the BIV is a direct route to growth capital and global reach — provided you are structured correctly.
What it means for Investors
Two investment options:
NZD $1m in an established business → residence after 3 years
NZD $2m → 12-month fast-track to residence
Ownership flexibility: invest outright or acquire at least 25%.
Family included: partner and dependent children can be part of the visa.
Lower risk: focus on established, job-creating businesses, not start-ups.
For investors, the BIV means a secure residency pathway while building equity in New Zealand’s strongest industries.
Why Act Now
Offshore demand for the Business Investor Visa will be immediate and intense. Only businesses that are structured, compliant, and investor-ready will secure capital once applications open.
By preparing now with Fox Partnerships, businesses can step confidently into November, positioned to attract global investment. Investors working with us gain early access to opportunities that have already been screened and prepared.
Businesses: Engage with us today to secure your readiness.
Investors: Register for priority access to BIV-ready opportunities.