New Zealand Trophy Hunting Tax Laws

We had in the middle of last year clarity on taxation on different parts of how an Outfitters business is run. In particular the experience of the hunt and trophy components. Under the professional guides association we have been following this with a few members attending discussions so that we are now up to speed on how this will affect our businesses. When  a hunter is look at doing a New Zealand hunt it is important now that they make sure the Outfitters details all costs involved in their hunt, including local taxes. All international hunters weather they take an animal out of the country or will be subject to the new taxation laws. Many Outfitters will be adding this onto the end of the hunt so you must make sure this is discussed up front as I have heard many of the part time and lower priced guides are still not aware of these changes.  New Zealand Safaris has now as we have done in the past incorporated any adjustments into our new prices so that our clients will have a complete and inclusive prices with no additional charges except for flights and expediting of trophies to keep our hunts simplified.