■ 이완상 변호사의 법률컬럼 제 207회 법치주의를 생각하다 – 1편  법의 지배, 법치주의란? 만인은 법 앞에 평등하다 (All people are equal before the law).모든 사람은 법의 지배를 받고 법에 따라야 한다. 이것이 바로 법치주의 (法治主義) 이다. 영어로는 ‘rule of law’ 또는 ‘constitutionalism’으로 불리 운다.법치주의는 그 나라 국민에게 공포된 명확한 법에 의해 국가권력이 통제됨으로써 자의적인 지배를 배격하는 것을 핵심 가치의 하나로 여긴다.법치주의는 人治(rule of men)에 대치 되는 개념이다. 법치주의는 오늘날 민주주의를 지탱 시켜 주는 가장 중요한 원칙이고, 한 나라의 민주주의 성숙도를 측정하는 근간이 되는 척도이기도 하다.‘법치주의’..

뉴질랜드 국세청(IRD), 부동산 거래자에 세금 강화 조치 발표Inland Revenue Department Announces Stricter Tax Measures for Property Traders The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) of New Zealand has unveiled new tax regulations targeting property traders. With the recent implementation of a policy that imposes taxes even on properties held for shorter periods, investors are advised to exercise caution.The Bright-line test pe..

오클랜드, 34,000명 세금 체납 문제 심각…부동산 강제경매 착수Auckland Faces Serious Tax Arrears Issue with 34,000 Residents… Forced Property Auctions Underway In Auckland, over 34,000 residents are struggling with tax arrears, prompting the Auckland Council to initiate forced property auctions for a homeowner who owes $318,000 in unpaid taxes. This action pertains to a property in the Otara region where taxes have been..

도매 금리 급락, 소매 주택 대출 금리도 하락 예고Wholesale Interest Rate Plunge Signals Potential Drop in Retail Mortgage Rates The recent sharp decline in wholesale interest rates is expected to influence retail mortgage rates.Economists at Kiwibank have announced that the 2-year swap rate fell to 4.19% last week, marking its lowest level in two years. This figure represents a significant drop from the recent peak ..

에어 뉴질랜드, 2030 탄소 감축 목표 철회…‘단기 목표’ 수립 계획 밝혀Air New Zealand Abandons 2030 Carbon Reduction Goal, Announces Plan for New Short-Term Targets Air New Zealand has announced it is abandoning its goal to significantly reduce carbon emissions by 2030. The airline cited production delays of new aircraft, shortages of alternative fuels, and regulatory challenges as reasons for the difficulty in meeting the..

세금 감면, 저소득 가정에 실질적 도움 미미할 듯Tax Relief Expected to Provide Limited Benefit to Low-Income Families Concerns are growing that the upcoming tax relief measures set to take effect on July 31 may not offer significant assistance to low-income households.The new tax policy is anticipated to reduce the income tax burden for most citizens. For instance, a single-person household earning $75,000 annually ..

타운하우스 건축 붐, 오클랜드 중심으로 확산Townhouse Construction Boom Expands with Auckland at the Forefront 'Townhouses Emerge as the New Trend in the Housing Market' Over the past eight years, approximately 40,000 townhouses have been built, establishing them as a key trend in the housing market. Shifts in buyer preferences have fueled a surge in townhouse popularity, leading to a significant construction boom...

뉴질랜드, 액상형 전자담배 규제로 금연국가 목표에 가까워져New Zealand Moves Closer to Smoke-Free Nation Goal with E-Cigarette Regulations New Zealand is edging closer to achieving its smoke-free nation goal thanks to effective regulations and policies regarding e-cigarettes. According to the recently released 'Smoke Free New Zealand' report, the smoking rate among New Zealanders aged 15 and over dropped to 6.8% in 2023, ..

이민자 주택 구매 비율, 감소세 지속Immigrant Home Purchase Rate Continues to Decline According to recent data from Statistics New Zealand, the proportion of homes purchased by immigrants holding residence visas has decreased to 12% for the quarter ending June 2024. This indicates a reduction in the role that immigrants play in the residential real estate market.In the third quarter of last year, the share of h..

뉴질랜드 타운하우스 붐의 배경 분석Behind the Boom in New Zealand Townhouses 'Property Economist Kelvin Davidson Examines the Driving Forces of New Zealand’s Housing Construction Surge'  Townhouses have emerged as a significant growth driver in New Zealand’s housing market. Recent statistics reveal that townhouses now account for 45% of all new dwelling consents nationwide, a notable increase from just 6% in 20..

■ 이완상 변호사의 법률컬럼 제 206회 가정 폭력 (Family Violence) – 4편 보호 명령 (Protection Order) 이란?보호 명령은 누가 신청할 수 있나?  - 이상 컬럼 제204회 참조보호 명령은 어떻게 작동되는가?  - 이상 컬럼 제205회 참조  4. 다른 보호 조치들은 무엇이 있는가?  Family Violence Act 2018에서는 보호 명령 (protection order) 외에도 다른 형태의 명령을 통해 피해자와 가족을 도울 수 있다. 대표적인 것이 재산,특히 주거와 관련된 명령들 (property orders)이다. (i) 점유 명령 (occupation order) - 피해자가 집(family home)을 단독(독점적)으로 쓸 수 있도록 하는 명령이다.(ii) 렌..

뉴질랜드 금리, 급락 가능성 높아지며 5%대 고정금리 제공New Zealand Interest Rates Face Increased Likelihood of Rapid Decline into the 5% Range In New Zealand's financial markets, there is growing anticipation that interest rates could see a significant and swift decrease. According to the latest data released last week, the annual inflation rate for the second quarter ending in June this year dropped from 4% in the pr..

에어뉴질랜드, 인천-오클랜드 직항 노선 운항 재개Air New Zealand Resumes Direct Route Between Incheon and Auckland Air New Zealand has announced the resumption of its direct route between Incheon and Auckland starting October 28th. This route will operate three times a week on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, departing from Incheon, South Korea at 9:10 PM and arriving in Auckland at 12:25 PM local time.To commemora..

불법 임대 행위로 오클랜드 집주인에게 14,000달러 벌금Auckland Landlord Fined $14,000 for Illegal Leasing Practices An Auckland landlord has been fined $14,000 for violating the law by operating lease agreements according to her own preferences. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) disclosed that Rebecca Jane Allcock applied the residential tenancy law only when it benefited her.Jane Allcock fac..

ASB, 고정 주택 대출 금리 인하로 시장 경쟁력 강화ASB Strengthens Market Competitiveness with Fixed Mortgage Rates Reduction  ASB has withdrawn all fixed mortgage rates conditions and joined the competition by reducing interest rates. This move signifies ASB lowering fixed mortgage rates to their lowest levels since June last year.Recently, ASB has decreased its 6-month fixed rate from 7.14% to 6.99% and its 1-year..

뉴질랜드 내의 주택 소유율 60% 이하로 사상 최저치 기록New Zealand Housing Ownership Hits Historic Low Below 60%   New Zealand's housing ownership has plummeted to a historic low of below 60%, marking its lowest point in nearly 80 years.According to a recent report commissioned by Westpac and authored by Deloitte, the homeownership rate among domestic households has fallen below 60%. This is the first time since 1945 ..

뉴질랜드 주택 시장, 자본 이득 저하 전망에 대응하는 새로운 정책 발표New Zealand Housing Market Faces Diminished Capital Gains Outlook with New Policy Announcement In the New Zealand housing market, expectations are that capital gains from housing will be minimal, suggesting a potential short-term decline in the appeal of homeownership as an investment. Housing Minister Chris Bishop has unveiled a new strategy aimed at signi..

■ 이중렬 회계사의 뉴질랜드 세무상식 컬럼  회사 설립 전 지출한 비용의 GST처리  개인 사업자 sole trader로 사업을 하는 경우에는 사업자 본인의 이름으로 사업을 하는 것이기에, 그래 오늘부터 나는 사업을 시작 할거야, 마음을 먹는 그 날부터 자신을 사업자로 여기고 사업을 해나가면 된다.개인 사업자는 이미 숨 쉬고 살아가고 있는 자연인 natural person이 사업을 시작하는 것이기에, 별도로 설립을 하거나 다시 태어날 필요가 없다. 주식회사 Limited Company의 형태로 조금 더 근사한 모습으로 사업을 하고자 한다면, 주식회사라는 법인 legal person을 설립해야 한다.주식회사는 아직 태어나지 않은 상태기에 회사 설립 과정을 거쳐 새롭게 만들어 몸을 입혀주어야 한다 (inco..

뉴질랜드 주택 시장, 가격 하락과 판매 감소 지속New Zealand Housing Market Sees Decline in Prices and Sales  The New Zealand Real Estate Association has announced that the housing market showed a decline in both prices and sales over the past month, according to recent data. While the housing price index, which reflects property values, dropped by 0.7% compared to the previous month, it has increased by around 1% co..

뉴질랜드 주택 시장 불확실성으로 인해 6월 주택 판매 수수료 급감Uncertainty in New Zealand Housing Market Leads to Sharp Decline in June Property Sales Commissions  Recent data indicates a significant drop in property sales commissions in June amidst uncertain prospects for July. This figure has sent shockwaves through the real estate sector, particularly anticipating substantial impacts on small-scale property agents.Acco..