New Zealand is in close proximity to key export markets (Australia, Asia-Pacific and the USA) where established trade links and Free Trade Agreements with China, Australia and many other countries make doing international business cost effective.
The World Bank Doing Business Report 2020 ranks New Zealand 1st out of 190 economies for Ease of Doing Business. This is based on time and costs to meet government requirements in areas such as starting a business. New Zealand has held the number 1 position for several years.
