
Tax Planning, Advisory, Compliance, and Management.
At Business Like our team of chartered accountants are proficient in various facets of taxation, offering comprehensive assistance to ensure you and your business pay no more tax than necessary. We specialize in effectively managing your tax risks and obligations.
Our services include:
- Expert advice on all tax types, including income, GST, bright-line, payroll and FBT.
- Guidance on suitable local business structures.
- Business review and restructuring for enhanced future tax benefits.
- Support in business acquisitions and sales, including tax due diligence.
- Assistance with IRD audits, reviews, objections and dispute resolution.
- Identification and mitigation of tax risks.
- Strategic tax planning for reducing business and personal tax liabilities.
Our range of tailored tax, accounting, and advisory solutions is designed to meet your specific needs. Contact us to explore how we can assist you in navigating the complexities of tax compliance, strategy, management, reporting, audit, dispute, deductions, allowances, returns, preparation and assessment.

Tax Compliance for NZ Based Companies
At Business Like, we adopt a proactive and thorough approach to managing your business tax compliance needs. Our strategy includes:
1. In-Depth Initial Meeting: We start by scheduling a meeting to get to know you and your business and discuss your requirements.
2. Transparent Quoting System: To ensure clarity and transparency, we can provide a detailed quotation for our accounting services. This gives you clear insight into the costs involved and the specific services you’re paying for.
3. Effortless Record Transfer: If you’re transitioning from another accounting advisor, we make the process smooth and hassle-free. We will write to your previous advisor to request the transfer of your records, ensuring a seamless changeover.
4. Comprehensive Year-Round Management: Throughout the year, we manage your affairs as we have agreed with you in our terms of engagement. This may encompasses collecting records at year-end, handling any GST requirements, filing your tax returns to expedite refunds and filing all necessary statutory and tax related returns.
5. Handling Disputes and Issues with Tax Authorities: Taxation problems can occur for various reasons, such as errors made by you or an advisor, misinterpretations by tax authorities, or issues stemming from past decisions. Regardless of the cause, our focus is on resolving these issues efficiently and effectively. We aim to mitigate these problems, allowing you to refocus on your core business and move forward with your life.

Book a consultation with our Auckland based team
Premier Accountants in Manukau and South Auckland
Accounting built on the belief that a business is more than just numbers; it’s an adventure enabling you to live the life you want. At Business Like, our accountants provide personal service and advice without the jargon, helping you make sense of it all.

Brendan Price – Partner
I started working at Business Like in late 2013 and appointed partner in 2017. I work with a wide range of clients in trades, manufacturing, technology, financial services as well as high net worth individuals. I’m passionate about helping business owners achieve their business and related goals. A keen fisherman and brewer, I love a beer in the weekends after a day with my young family.
I have a Bachelor of Business Studies with majors in Accounting and Marketing. I’m a Chartered Accountant and holds a current certificate of public practice.

Rachel Darlington – Partner
I began my accounting career in the corporate arena working for a merchant banking firm for approximately ten years. I joined Business Like in February 2008. In 2009 Rachel Lamb and I joined forces to create Business Like NZ Ltd. In 2014, I teamed up with Brendan Price and have continued to grow Business Like NZ Limited. I have a farm in Ardmore where most weekends I’m tending to the land or my ever-growing menagerie of animals.
I am a Chartered Accountant and hold a current certificate of public practice. My qualifications include a Bachelor of Commerce and a postgraduate diploma in Professional Accounting.

Vinh Nguyen – Partner
With over 15 years of experience working in CA Firms, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the areas of business advisory, compliance and taxation. As an experienced client manager, my focus is on fostering and maintaining strong client relationships. I have two children and enjoy travelling and going to live music events.
I’m a Chartered Accountant (CA) with a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Accounting and Commercial Law.