{"id":1014,"date":"2020-12-09T19:42:45","date_gmt":"2020-12-09T19:42:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nz.legalvision.com.au\/?p=1014"},"modified":"2023-07-06T07:20:35","modified_gmt":"2023-07-05T18:20:35","slug":"business-structures-start-coffee-cart-new-zealand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/business-structures\/business-structures-start-coffee-cart-new-zealand\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start a Coffee Cart Business in NZ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Starting your own coffee cart business in New Zealand is more than simply producing great coffee. To achieve success, there are a range of legal and commercial considerations to make. You have a few options to set up your cart, including:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>setting up your business from scratch;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>buying an already kitted-out coffee cart; or&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/franchising\/what-business-structure-is-best-for-a-nz-franchise\/\">taking on a franchise<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This choice is often determined by the current opportunities in the market and how they fit in with your interests and budget. Other elements to consider include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>will you manage the business on your own, or will you have a business partner;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>will you have any employees;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>how many locations will you operate in; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>what drinks you will offer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This article will help you define your value proposition, set up your coffee cart business, and explore the licences you will need to operate in New Zealand.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"my-7 lg:my-10 border-y-2 border-gray-100 py-7 lg:py-10 flex flex-col sm:flex-row items-start gap-10\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-52 mx-auto my-0! rounded\" src=\"https:\/\/img.legalvision.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/22115855\/cytonn-photography-GJao3ZTX9gU-unsplash-e1640129621597.jpg\" alt=\"Front page of publication\"\n                 loading=\"lazy\" width=\"208\" height=\"298\">\n                <section>\n            <div class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Commercial Contracts Checklist<\/div>\n            <div class=\"body-text\">\n                <p>To protect your business, ensure supplier contracts meet your business\u2019 needs. Our free Commercial Contracts Checklist will help.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            \n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go.legalvision.co.nz\/Commercial_Contracts_Guide_NZ.html\" class=\" block px-5 py-3.5 max-w-fit bg-orange button__hover transition rounded text-white font-bold text-lg no-underline uppercase leading-tight text-center\" target=\"\" rel=\"\">Download Now<\/a>        <\/section>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Defining Your Value Offering<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When joining a relatively crowded industry sector, conducting market research and considering how to differentiate yourself is essential. You should also carefully consider the demand and competition in the location you wish to operate before selecting your catchment area to maximise your earnings potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you determine where you will operate your business, you should think about who will be your target market or potential customers. Your audience could be business professionals on their way to work, tradies or tourists. Likewise, what would be their beverage preferences? These factors can influence a series of key decisions, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>where to source your coffee beans from;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the range of drinks and menu options to offer, including the prices you will charge; and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>environmentally friendly packaging and practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"box box--icon box--star\">\n    <p>Creating a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/corporations\/five-tips-for-your-new-zealand-business-plan\/\">business plan<\/a>\u00a0can help you analyse your competition and determine how you will be offering value to your customers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, if you would like to buy into an established brand rather than setting up your business from scratch, you could take on a franchise. When making this decision, you should consider:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>what opportunities are available in the market at the time; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>how they fit in with your interests and budget.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Setting Up Your Coffee Cart Business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From choosing your business name to getting an NZBN, there are several essential steps to set up your coffee cart business in New Zealand, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>deciding on the location you will operate your cart;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>estimating the costs to purchase your equipment;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>developing relationships with your suppliers;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>deciding on a business structure and registering your business with the NZBN or Companies Office;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>getting an IRD number for your business and registering with Inland Revenue as an employer, GST or provisional tax;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>getting 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A sole trader is someone who conducts business in their own name and not through any separate legal entity. In a partnership, you share your business\u2019 ownership, control, profits and losses with at least one other person. Finally, a company is a separate legal entity that is distinct from the people who own and manage it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"box box--icon box--info\">\n    <p>Each structure has different advantages, disadvantages and implications for you and your business.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, when you operate as a sole trader, you can avoid the costs and formalities involved in setting up and managing a separate legal entity. For this reason, sole traders are the simplest and cheapest business structure available. 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Otherwise, you can&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nzbn.govt.nz\/get-an-nzbn\/\">register with the NZBN<\/a>&nbsp;and apply for your NZBN number at no cost.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding Your&nbsp;Legal Obligations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you register your coffee cart business with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ird.govt.nz\/\">Inland Revenue<\/a>, you will have certain obligations beyond completing your income tax return at the end of the year.&nbsp;For example, if you register as an employer, you are responsible for making deductions from the payments you give to employees. If you estimate you will earn $60,000 in a year, you need to register for GST and add it to your prices.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you operate as a company, you have additional reporting requirements. Your accountant can help you understand how to meet your tax obligations on time and how to keep appropriate records to make your work easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting Your Coffee Cart Insured<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You also need to consider what types of insurance you will need for your coffee cart business. Since you will be operating out of a cart or truck, commercial vehicle insurance is vital. 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