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Auckland · nationwide · IRD registered tax agent
Your trusted accounting partner
We take care of the compliance, the deadlines and the paperwork, so you can get on with running your business. Clear advice, no jargon, and a real person to talk to.
- GST & income tax
- PAYE & payroll
- Bookkeeping
- Annual accounts
- Company formation
- Business advisory
IRD registeredA registered tax agent, filing directly with Inland Revenue on your behalf.
Xero & MYOBWe work in the software you already use, or help you move onto it.
100% onlinePaperless, with meetings by video or phone wherever you are in New Zealand.
English & 中文Talk to us in whichever language you would rather do business in.
About us
A New Zealand firm built around your business
We are a professional accounting practice based in Auckland and a registered IRD tax agent, supporting local and international clients with compliance, tax and business advisory work.
Our team knows New Zealand’s regulatory environment and the realities of running a small business here. Whether you are registering a company, catching up on overdue returns, or planning a cross-border expansion, you get the same thing: a straight answer and a clear next step.
IRD registered
We file directly with Inland Revenue on your behalf as your tax agent.
What we do
Accounting and tax, end to end
Everything a New Zealand business needs to stay compliant and make better decisions — handled by one team, so nothing falls between two providers.
GST
GST & income tax
Registration, return preparation and filing on your chosen frequency and basis, plus income tax returns and provisional tax planning.
Learn more PAYPAYE & payroll
Payroll processing with PAYE, KiwiSaver, student loan and holiday pay calculated correctly and filed with Inland Revenue on time.
Learn more ▤Annual accounts
Year-end financial statements and tax returns for sole traders, companies and trusts, prepared to be both compliant and tax-efficient.
Learn more ✓Bookkeeping
Accurate, up-to-date bookkeeping in Xero or MYOB, with bank reconciliation and reporting so your numbers are ready whenever you need them.
Learn more ◎Company formation
Incorporation, IRD and GST registration, shareholder and structure advice, and the ongoing compliance that follows.
Learn more ↗Business advisory
Cash flow, budgets, structure and growth planning — practical advice grounded in your actual numbers, not generic templates.
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How it works
Getting started takes one conversation
No long onboarding forms and no commitment before you know what you are getting.
Free consultation
Tell us what your business does and where things currently stand. Thirty minutes, online or by phone, at no cost.
A clear proposal
We set out exactly what we would handle, what it costs, and what we need from you. No surprises later.
We take it over
We handle the IRD tax agent link-up and pick up your records from your previous accountant or software.
Deadlines handled
GST, PAYE, provisional tax and year-end are tracked and filed on time, with reminders well before anything is due.
Why C&C
What working with us is actually like
01
Deadlines you never have to chase
Every filing date is tracked on our side. You get a reminder in good time, not a penalty notice after the fact.
02
Advice in plain language
We explain what the numbers mean for your business and what to do next — without the jargon, and without charging for the phone call.
03
Online, wherever you are
Xero and MYOB, secure document sharing and video meetings. Based in Auckland, working with clients across New Zealand.
04
One team for everything
Bookkeeping, payroll, tax and advisory under one roof, so your accountant already has the full picture before you ask.
Free tools
Run the numbers yourself
Two calculators built on Inland Revenue’s published rates for the 2026–27 tax year. No sign-up, and nothing you type leaves your browser.
01 · Payroll
PAYE calculator
Turn a salary, wage or hourly rate into real take-home pay, then see exactly where every deduction goes.
Income taxACC levyKiwiSaverStudent loanIETC
Calculate my pay
02 · GST
GST calculator
Add 15% GST to a price or strip it back out, and check where you stand on registration and filing frequency.
Add GSTRemove GST$60,000 thresholdFiling frequency
Work out GST
Resources
Guides worth your time
Plain-English guidance on the tax questions New Zealand business owners actually ask. A new guide every week.
Tax
GST
Does your business need to register for GST in New Zealand?
The $60,000 threshold, what counts as a taxable activity, and what changes once you register.
GST
GST filing frequency and accounting basis: how to choose
Two choices people mix up: how often you file, and whether a sale counts when invoiced or when paid.
Let’s talk about your numbers
Tell us what you need — a second opinion, a full handover, or help getting started. The first conversation is free and there is no obligation.