Can I be self employed with a permanent residency visa

[jonshutt]

Hi all,


I'm about to get my Permanent Residency visa through, and i might have the option of becoming self employed contractor rather than being employed full time.


Does anyone know it this is a problem?


Cheers

[benandclare]

If a job offer was part of your application there may well be a 18A clause


which means you have to stay in that job for 3 months from taking it up before you can leave it and get the 18A clause removed

[vectis cple]

If you are in certain trades like plumber, electrician, gas fitter and a few others, you will need to pass the NZ exams before you can be self employed.


This takes a minimum of 2 years.


Martin

[veronica]

from the visa point of view provided you have no conditions attached such as a job offer, you can do what you like