Accounting, Tax, and Agribusiness Advice You Can Rely On

At Alexanders, we provide practical accounting and business advice with a strong focus on agribusiness.

We work alongside our clients as partners, offering proactive support to help manage today's requirements while planning for the future. Our services cover everything from compliance and reporting through to advisory, succession, and long-term business planning - all delivered in plain English and tailored to each business.

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Who We Work With

Supporting Businesses of All Shapes and Sizes

While agribusiness remains our core focus, we work with a wide range of clients, including:

  • Agribusiness and farming operations

  • Trade businesses

  • Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

  • Professional services

  • Large corporates

  • Trusts (investment and trading)

From start-ups to established, multi-million-dollar operations, we tailor our services to suit each client's situation and goals.

Compliance Accounting & Tax

Solid Foundations for Confident Decision-Making

Accurate, up-to-date financial information is essential for any business. We take care of your compliance requirements so you can focus on running your operation.

Our compliance accounting and tax services include:

  • End-of-year financial statements

  • Income tax returns (personal and company)

  • GST, PAYE, FBT, and ACC obligations

  • Ongoing tax advice and planning

  • Support with IRD audits or disputes

Our approach goes beyond ticking boxes. We explain what the numbers mean and how they affect your business, helping you make informed decisions throughout the year.

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Agribusiness Advisory

Turning Information into Insight

Agribusiness is our core focus. We understand the pressures of seasonal income, fluctuating costs, and long-term planning, and we help clients make sense of how their business is really performing.

Our agribusiness advisory services include:

  • Benchmarking against key industry indicators

  • Performance analysis and reporting

  • Budgeting and cashflow planning

  • Seasonal and forward planning

By comparing performance and identifying trends, we work with you to develop practical strategies that support efficiency, resilience, and long-term growth.

Business Start-Up & Finance

Helping Turn Good Ideas Into Workable Plans

Starting a new business - or restructuring an existing one - requires careful planning and clear advice. We support clients through every stage of the start-up process.

Our start-up and finance services include:

  • Advice on the most suitable business structure

  • Business plans and trading forecasts

  • Cashflow projections and budgeting

  • Finance requirement assessment

  • Liaison with banks and funding providers

  • Registration with Inland Revenue and the Companies Office

We work closely with you to ensure your business is set up on strong foundations from the start.

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Companies Office Compliance (Company Law)

Staying Compliant Without the Stress

Running a business involves ongoing administrative and compliance obligations. We help manage these requirements so they don't become a distraction or risk.

Our Companies Office compliance services include:

  • Company formations

  • Annual returns

  • Director and shareholder changes

  • Share transfers

  • AML compliance

  • Preparation of minutes and resolutions

  • Maintenance of statutory records

We take care of the details, helping you stay compliant and avoid unnecessary penalties.

Succession Planning & Trusts

Planning Ahead for Long-Term Continuity

Succession planning is a critical part of agribusiness, particularly where family and long-term ownership are involved. We help clients think ahead and work through succession in a practical, structured way.

Our services include:

  • Succession planning for farming and family businesses

  • Advice around business and ownership structures

  • Trust formation support (working alongside your solicitor)

  • Ongoing trust compliance and administration

  • Financial reporting and tax obligations for trusts

Our goal is to help create clarity and reduce uncertainty, supporting smooth transitions over time.

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Valuations, Acquisitions & Mergers

Independent Advice When It Matters

Understanding the value of a business or asset is essential when making major decisions. We provide independent valuation advice to support informed outcomes.

Our valuation and transaction services include:

  • Business and asset valuations

  • Support for sale and purchase decisions

  • Due diligence assistance

  • Financial forecasting and analysis

  • Advice on acquisitions and mergers

We help you ask the right questions, assess the risks and opportunities, and move forward with confidence.

Bookkeeping

Additional Support, When You Need It

For clients who require support beyond tax compliance, we offer bookkeeping services to help keep records accurate and up to date.

This can include:

  • Day-to-day bookkeeping support

  • Assistance with accounting systems

  • Ongoing financial record maintenance

Bookkeeping services are tailored to suit each client's needs and are provided as part of a broader accounting relationship.

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Looking for Practical Advice from People Who Understand Agribusiness?

If you'd like to talk about how we can support your business, get in touch with our team.