Film, television and media

Grant Thornton New Zealand has comprehensive involvement with various levels the film, television and media industry in New Zealand. We have advised the full spectrum of the sector including production companies, investors, multinationals, suppliers, pre and postproduction companies and Government organisations.

Grant Thornton also has access to considerable international expertise through the Grant Thornton International network.

We can offer you a full range of services including:

Audit

  • SPIF audits
  • Co-production audits
  • Large budget screen production grant audits
  • Statutory audits
  • Corporate governance advice

Film advisory

  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Cost modelling
  • Tax advice
  • SPIF and LBSPG applications

National/international structuring

  • Structural reviews
  • International structuring
  • Advice on secondment of personnel
  • Transfer pricing

IRD management

  • Tax return lodgements
  • Correspondence
  • Compliance issues
  • Inland Revenue audit management

Advisory services

  • Investment structure
  • Business review
  • Strategic planning
  • Performance analysis

For further information, please contact one of our advisers:

Greg Thompson

Partner, Tax
T +64 (0)4 495 3775
M +64 (0)21 281 7332
E greg.thompson@nz.gt.com

Kerry Price

Partner, Audit
T +64 (0)4 495 3779
M +64 (0)21 660 610
E kerry.price@nz.gt.com

Alec Flood

Partner, Audit
T +64 (0)9 308 2593
M +64 (0)29 779 7790
E alec.flood@nz.gt.com

Eugene Sparrow

Partner, Privately Held Business
T +64 (0)9 308 2978
E eugene.sparrow@nz.gt.com