There’s a belief new tax rules will attract top tech talent to the country. 

The Government's changing the rules so migrants will only pay tax on income they actually receive.  

Currently new arrivals are taxed on estimated overseas income, even if that ends up being wrong.  

Business NZ immigration specialist Rachel Simpson told Ryan Bridge this law would ensure people coming here for a short period wouldn't get double taxed. 

She says it would make rules around people working as social media influencers clear. 

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