Specialist Services

Charitable Trusts

Charitable trusts are set up to hold money or assets and carry out activities for the benefit of the community. They can be formed for the purpose of:

Promoting education
Poverty relief
Promoting religion
Miscellaneous benefit to the community

A charitable trust, as registered by the Registrar of Incorporated Societies, gains tax benefits when approved by the IRD. These tax breaks include the absence of duty on gifts to the trust and the absence of tax on income earned by the trust.

At Lima Whiskey Financial Services Limited we understand the practicalities of charitable trusts. Our experience in this area enables us to assist you with setting up a trust and using the trust in the most effective way to reach your charitable goals.

Company Secretary

Company legislation requires businesses to perform several administration tasks that take up a lot of valuable company time. The last thing you need as a business owner is to be stressed out trying to ensure you comply with the 1993 Companies Act. The potential threat of penalties for failing to keep up with the changing rules is too great a risk to take.

At Lima Whiskey Financial Services Limited we can relieve you of this burden. Our services include:

General advice on company law
Company formations
Filing annual returns on your behalf
Preparing all documentation related to minutes and resolutions
Maintaining statutory books
Assistance with changes of directors, shareholders, addresses, and office details
Bonus issues
Share transfers
Registered office facility

Please contact us for further information on how we can help you get back to running your business.

Environmental, Social & Governance Reporting

ESG reporting refers to the disclosure of a company’s performance and practices in three key areas: Environmental, Social, and Governance.

This speciality reporting provides stakeholders, including investors, customers, and regulators, with insights into how a company manages risks and opportunities related to sustainability and ethical impact. Environmental factors include energy use, carbon footprint, and waste management. Social criteria involve labour practices, community engagement, and diversity. Governance covers leadership, executive pay, and internal control systems.

The importance of ESG reporting has grown significantly as stakeholders increasingly prioritize sustainable and ethical business practices.

Transparent ESG reporting can enhance a company’s reputation, build trust, and attract investment by demonstrating a commitment to long-term value creation. Furthermore, companies with strong ESG performance are often better positioned to manage risks, comply with regulations, and capitalize on emerging opportunities, making ESG reporting a critical component of modern business strategy.

Lima Whiskey Financial Services Specialise in this niche area, and are passionate each element. We understand the life-long requirement of a business to get this right so get in touch today to talk about your business and how you can build sustainability.

Forensic

Forensic accounting is the use of accounting techniques to assess the financial implications of legal disputes. In a dispute over money it is imperative to obtain accurate, timely advice.

At Lima Whiskey Financial Services Limited we offer assistance in legal disputes to swiftly make those headaches over money disappear. Often with our intervention the dispute can be settled without a court case. However, in the event that a court case is necessary, we can provide the information and documentation required for your case, and act as an expert witness in court.

Our specialists possess a sound understanding of legal concepts and procedures and have years of relevant experience. They are ready and able to guide you through the treacherous territory of the legal industry!

Human Resources

Your most valuable business asset is your staff. In recognition of this, and in line with our aim to help you make the most of your business, we provide an HR consulting service. By providing you with the best HR team, we guide you into getting the best from your team.

We can assist in the following key areas:

Employment Relations:
Advice on employment agreements, employment legislation, and employee policies and procedures
Health and Safety:
Assistance with implementing systems to ensure compliance with legislation
Training on health and safety
Assistance with ACC audits
Recruitment and Selection:
Assistance with advertising for employees
Shortlisting and interviewing
Reference checking
Psychometric testing
Remuneration:
Support in administering the payroll
Advice on remuneration levels
Guidance with incentive and bonus schemes
Performance Management:
Assistance in identifying performance measurement criteria
Training on carrying out performance appraisals
Guidance for managers in dealing with performance problems
Strategic HR:
Aligning HR strategies with business objectives to ensure the development of a team drives the improvement of business performance
Team Building:
Implementing personality tests to aid resolution of communication problems
Team building workshops
Change Management:
Implementing plans to achieve change in the workplace
Training managers to guide their team throughout the transition phase
Counselling, interview coaching, and other outplacement services

Insolvency

The key to avoiding insolvency is to seek professional help as soon as the first signs of difficulty appear. The experienced professionals at Lima Whiskey Financial Services Limited can assist in identifying problem areas and suggest solutions to improve the position of your company. Timely, expert advice can save your business from liquidation or receivership.

Receivership entails someone being appointed to raise funds within the company to repay a financier. Liquidation becomes necessary when so many of the company assets are sold that it cannot continue its daily business. A liquidator disposes of all the company assets, repays the creditors, and the company ceases to exist.

In the event that liquidation or receivership become necessary, Lima Whiskey Financial Services Limited have the required skills and experience to assist. If your business is struggling under financial and operational difficulties, proactive and insightful action is vital to avoid or at least minimise the ramifications. Contact us today for an appointment and expert advice and assistance with your situation.

Rental Property

At Lima Whiskey Financial Services Limited we have the expertise required to assist you in a variety of areas relating to residential and commercial property. The services we offer our include:

Advice on purchasing a property
Reviews of lease agreements
Advice on funding
Guidance on tax minimisation
Advice on ownership structure
Periodic reviews to ensure returns are maximised

The importance of forecasts in making a residential investment cannot be emphasised enough. We can provide you with forecasts for:

Revenue returns
Financial position
Potential growth

Selling a Business

Selling a business can be a difficult, disheartening time, and the tasks involved can seem particularly arduous. At Lima Whiskey Financial Services Limited we remove the stress from the process.

The services we provide for preparing to sell a business include:

Obtaining comparative results
Establishing a realistic sale price
Taking the business to the market
Negotiating with potential purchasers
Drafting a contract

Our friendly, professional staff can help you obtain a maximum return for your business.

Succession Planning

To ensure the long-term success of your business, it is critical to establish a well-designed succession plan. Coordinating the transition of your business to your successors can be an arduous process. However, with our years of experience we can address the complex issues of business continuation, removing the stress from your shoulders.

Trusts

A trust provides a valuable way of protecting the assets you have accumulated for the benefit of others. Our extensive experience with trusts enables us to offer specialist advice on trust formation and ensures all statutory requirements are met. Obligations for trustees can often be onerous, and our assistance in trust administration can prove invaluable.

We can assist with:

Preparing and executing the vital documentation required for trust formation
Attending to the special requirements involved in reporting for trusts
Trust administration
Minute-keeping service
Annual accounts
Taxation
Asset management
Investment monitoring
Income distribution

Contact us today to ensure your trust is formed and administered as effectively as possible, covering all legal requirements and guaranteed to fulfil its purpose!

Valuations

Am I getting the best price for the sale of my business? Is the asking price too much? An independent valuation provides you with answers to the questions you often need to ask about the value of a business or property.

We are trained and experienced in business valuations and can provide you with simple guidelines and formulae to determine the value of your business or property. We can also appear in court or for arbitration as expert witnesses in relation to business valuations.

Choose Lima Whiskey Financial Services Limited for a professional, accurate valuation service!