I am a professional from India. In India, corporate houses regularly rely on Company Secretaries for corporate due diligence and compliance matters. Recently, following the India–New Zealand FTA developments, I was involved in the due diligence of a company with a subsidiary in New Zealand. I got stuck on certain New Zealand tax aspects, which is when I came across Baqir’s YouTube videos. His content helped me understand the relevant tax concepts and identify areas where the company had taken certain tax positions or claimed credits that required further scrutiny. This helped me raise the right questions and appropriately flag these matters to the promoters. I was genuinely impressed by the depth, clarity, and practical value of his content. The fact that he shares such high-quality knowledge completely is remarkable and generous. I felt compelled to leave this Google review simply to appreciate Baqir for sharing his knowledge and making New Zealand tax matters easier to understand.
Accountants for NZ Property Investors & Growing Businesses
We take away all the stress of dealing with your bookkeeping, accounting & tax, while helping you keep more of what you earn
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Do you struggle with...
Surprise tax bills from IRD?
Wondering if you’re paying more tax than you need to?
Bookkeeping, GST & payroll taking too much of your time?
Making sense of your accounts?
Managing your cashflow?
Getting advice before an important business decision?
Getting hold of your accountant when you need them?
Stay ahead of your tax. Understand your numbers. Make better decisions.
Good accounting should help you see where you stand and what to do next.
It should give you clarity.
- Know what tax you owe and when it’s due.
- Understand where your money is going.
- Plan ahead for cashflow pressures.
- Access to someone who can answer your questions before those decisions become costly mistakes.
This is exactly what we provide our clients with. We take care of the accounting and tax work, explain your numbers in plain English, and give you practical support throughout the year.
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Who we help
Property Investors
From your first rental to a growing portfolio, get specialist guidance on property tax, ownership structures, tax planning and compliance so you can protect more of your returns and avoid costly mistakes.
Learn moreProperty Businesses
We support builders, developers, mortgage brokers, property managers, real estate businesses and other professionals across New Zealand's property sector with specialist accounting, tax and financial advice.
Learn moreEstablished Businesses
For growing New Zealand businesses that need more than year-end compliance, we provide ongoing accounting, tax planning, financial reporting and advisory support to help you stay in control as your business grows.
Learn moreWhy Finex
Pay Less Tax Without Taking Unnecessary Risks
Identify legitimate opportunities to minimise unnecessary tax while staying compliant with IRD.
Property Tax Expertise You Can Rely On
Get advice from accountants who understand the complexities of New Zealand property.
Transparent Fixed Fees
Our fixed-fee approach gives you clarity around your accounting costs, with no unpleasant surprises or unexpected bills. You know what support you're getting and what you're paying for it.
Unlimited Support
Never hesitate anytime a tax, accounting or financial question comes up. Get in touch when you need clarity and make important decisions with your accountant in your corner.
Know What Your Numbers Actually Mean
Understand your financial position instead of simply receiving another set of accounts.
See What Could Be Coming
Use better financial information and cashflow projections to anticipate potential pressure points and prepare for what's ahead.
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The NZ Property Investor's Tax Guide
A practical guide to the tax decisions that quietly cost New Zealand property investors the most. Written by chartered certified accountants who work with property every day.
- The ownership structures NZ property investors most often get wrong.
- Deductions commonly missed at year end — and the ones IRD challenges.
- How to plan for provisional tax without straining cashflow.
- A simple checklist to prepare for your next property purchase.
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With the right support in place, you can stay ahead of your obligations and make important financial decisions with greater clarity.
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80+ five-star Google reviews
Baqir and the Finex team consistently deliver exceptional service. Their expertise, professionalism, and commitment to helping clients achieve long-term success truly set them apart. They continue to provide valuable strategic guidance with honesty, clarity, and genuine care. I highly recommend Finex to anyone seeking a trusted, forward-thinking accounting firm. Thank you for your outstanding support.
Highly recommend Baqir Hussain and the team at Fenix Accounting. Baqir has been extremely helpful in guiding us through GST matters for our not-for-profit organisation as well as property rental taxation. He explains things clearly, is very approachable, and takes genuine interest in helping clients understand the process properly rather than just doing the paperwork. Really appreciate his professionalism, knowledge, and timely support. Looking forward to continuing working with Fenix Accounting.
Baqir was extremely helpful in understanding our needs as my wife started working as a dentist. His professional advice made a real difference, and I'd highly recommend his accounting services.Salman and Saima
Excellent tax consultancy service. The advice given by Baqir was clear, professional and practical and complex tax issues were explained in a very simple way. Response was good and Finex is highly recommended for anyone who needs reliable and professional tax advice.
Really happy with the service! It’s great having a reliable accounting and tax team based locally in town. They’re easy to deal with, explain things in a simple way, and always make sure everything is done properly and on time. You can tell they genuinely care about their clients. Definitely recommend them if you’re looking for trustworthy and professional support.
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If you're looking to reduce unnecessary tax on your property investments, get greater clarity over your business finances or simply want an accountant who takes a more proactive approach, let's talk about how Finex can help.
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Frequently asked questions
A few of the things property investors and business owners ask us most often.
Still not sure? Get in touchDo you only work with property investors and property businesses?
No. Property is our specialism, but we also work with established New Zealand businesses across a wide range of industries. If you want proactive accounting, tax planning and advice rather than year-end compliance alone, we can help — whether or not property is part of the picture.
Why do I need a property tax specialist? Can’t my regular accountant handle my rental properties?
Many accountants can file a rental schedule, but property has its own rules — ownership structures, interest deductibility, the bright-line test, ring-fencing, chattels and depreciation, GST on developments and trading stock rules for traders and developers. Getting these wrong is expensive, and the cost usually only surfaces years later. We work with property every day, so we plan for these issues before they become problems.
I’m already working with an accountant. Is switching difficult?
It's straightforward and we handle it for you. Once you give us the go-ahead we write to your current accountant, request your records and history, and take care of the handover. Most clients spend very little time on the process, and there's no need for an awkward conversation on your side.
Will you help me reduce my tax?
Yes — legitimately and within the rules. We look at your structure, timing, entitlements, deductions and how your property and business interests fit together, so you don't pay more tax than you need to. What we won't do is put you at risk with IRD; the goal is a tax position that is both efficient and defensible.
Do I only hear from you when my accounts or tax return are due?
No. Proactive contact is the point of working with us. You'll hear from us through the year with tax reminders, planning conversations and updates that affect you, and you can pick up the phone or email whenever a question comes up — support is included, not billed by the minute.
How much do your accounting services cost?
We work on transparent fixed fees agreed up front, based on the entities you hold, the volume of transactions and the level of advice you want. You'll know exactly what you're paying before any work begins, and you won't receive surprise invoices for phone calls or emails.
My business is growing, but I’m not sure whether I need more than a traditional accountant yet. How do I know?
The usual signs are that you're making bigger decisions with less information than you'd like — hiring, borrowing, buying, or expanding without a clear view of cashflow and tax impact. If your accounts arrive months after year end and only tell you what already happened, it's time for something more forward-looking. A short conversation is usually enough to tell.
What happens after I make an enquiry?
We'll be in touch to arrange a no-obligation call to understand your property, business and goals. From there we'll recommend the support that makes sense, confirm a fixed fee in writing, and if you're happy to proceed we handle onboarding and the transfer from your previous accountant.