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Know exactly what to do now — and what to push later.
A NZ-specific startup checklist showing exactly which tasks to tackle first—and which ones can wait until your startup is actually real.
| Task | Do Now | Wait Until... | Tool / Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interview users | Yes | — | |
| Build MVP or waitlist | Yes | Carrd, Tally | |
| Try to sell manually | Yes | Invoice Generator | |
| Open bank account | You're taking in money | Hnry, Xero | |
| Register company (NZ Ltd) | You’re co-founding, selling, or public-facing | Companies Office | |
| Register for GST | Revenue > $60K/year | IRD GST | |
| Cap table & shares | You’re issuing equity | AANZ Cap Table | |
| Founders agreement | You’re working with someone else | Kindrik Agreement |
| Task | Wait If… |
|---|---|
| Company registration | No co-founders, no revenue, no liability |
| GST | Under $60K/year |
| Bank account | No money coming in |
| Branding and domain | Still validating demand |
| Trademarks | Not exposed publicly |
| Week | Focus | Goal |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Problem validation | Talk to 10 people |
| 2 | MVP or waitlist | Get first 20 signups |
| 3 | Monetisation | Try to earn your first $1 |
| 4 | Evaluate admin | Trigger hit? Register. If not, pause. |