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Chartered accountants in Remuera · since 1998

Accounting that adds value to every NZ business.

Multilingual chartered accountants helping Auckland's small and medium enterprises minimise tax, stay IRD-compliant and build lasting wealth — all under one roof, with a personal touch.

English · Mandarin · Cantonese Xero Certified & MYOB experts Former IRD inspector on staff
Calculator, pen and financial spreadsheets — accounting at work

25+ years

serving NZ SMEs from Remuera

Chartered Accountant (CA NZ) Fellow CPA (FCPA) Xero Certified Silver Partner MYOB Certified · 20+ yrs Justice of the Peace Queen's Service Medal (QSM) Approved Training Organisation Audit Shield by Vero

250+

IRD audits handled

23,000+

GST returns filed

375+

Trusts managed

600+

Companies incorporated

Reviewing IRD audit documents and financial records

1998

Established to serve New Zealand SMEs

Who we are

A multilingual practice built on trust — and 25 years of results.

Established in 1998 to serve the small and medium enterprises of New Zealand, we look after clients from every nationality with all their accounting and taxation needs. Today our practice is a team of multilingual chartered accountants spanning many specialised disciplines.

In 2016 we corporatised the sole proprietorship into Kuan Yap & Associates Limited — continuing to serve our clients with the same dedication and professional knowledge, helping them realise their potential and create wealth along the way. We adhere to a strict professional code of conduct and a high ethical standard.

Everything under one roof

A full range of services with a personal touch.

Approved Training Organisation

Recognised to train the next generation of CAs.

Former IRD inspector on staff

Audit experience working from the other side.

English · Mandarin · Cantonese

Real conversations in your own language.

What we do

Nine services. One trusted firm.

From day-to-day bookkeeping to IRD audit defence and family trusts — specialists across every accounting discipline a growing business needs.

Financial Accounting

Full accounting done monthly, half-yearly or annually — financials prepared to Chartered Accountant standards and ready for the bank. We work across Xero, MYOB and Excel.

  • Monthly, half-yearly & annual accounts
  • Financial statements to CA standards
  • Banking-ready financials
  • Xero, MYOB & Excel support
  • Audit insurance access

Accounting & Tax

Tax advice structured personally for you and your business by a nationally and internationally recognised team — minimise your tax bills and stay fully IRD-compliant.

  • Personal (PAYE) & company tax returns
  • Direct IRD liaison on your behalf
  • GST, FBT, ACC & other obligations
  • Tax-effective trust structures
  • IRD audit & dispute management

Business Structure

Set your company up the right way — asset protection through the correct structure, plus formation, secretarial services and ongoing compliance.

  • Corporate structure advice
  • Company formation & registration
  • Licensing & regulatory approvals
  • Registered office & nominee shareholder
  • Company & IP searches

GST Returns

Accurate, on-time GST help across every area, backed by expert knowledge of GST legislation — including the tricky property transactions.

  • Registration queries
  • Preparation, filing & adjustments
  • IRD audit assistance
  • Property sale & purchase GST events

IRD Audit & Review

Comprehensive audit coverage and representation. Over 20 years guiding clients through IRD audits — with a former IRD tax inspector on our team.

  • Income Tax, GST, PAYE & FBT audits
  • Employer Return reviews
  • Computer Tax Audits
  • NOPA submissions & written responses
  • Negotiation to acceptable outcomes

MYOB / Xero

Software setup, training and support from Xero Certified staff and MYOB experts with 20+ years' experience — including conversions and ongoing queries.

  • Xero setup & conversion
  • Xero & MYOB training
  • Add-ons & plug-ins advice
  • Ongoing query resolution

PAYE & KiwiSaver

Full payroll services that keep you PAYE-compliant and on top of ACC and KiwiSaver — safeguarding wage confidentiality and employment-law obligations.

  • PAYE calculation & filing
  • ACC earners' levy
  • KiwiSaver administration
  • Leave entitlement compliance
  • Employer returns

Trust Formation & Trustee

Full family-trust and estate-planning service in English, Mandarin and Cantonese — from initial formation right through to annual management.

  • Discretionary trust formation
  • Gift & debt deeds
  • Asset protection
  • Minutes & annual management
  • Trustee Act 1956 compliance

Audit Shield

A Master Policy via Vero Liability Insurance covering professional fees if a lodged return is selected for IRD audit, enquiry, investigation or review — fixed, cost-effective protection.

  • Income Tax
  • GST
  • PAYE
  • FBT
  • Employer Returns
  • DWT & NRWT
  • Imputation Credit
  • Computer Tax Audits
Kuan Yap with the Governor-General of New Zealand at his Queen's Service Medal ceremony

Kuan Yap QSM JP CA FCPA

Sole Director & Principal Chartered Accountant

Our director

Kuan Yap QSM JP CA FCPA

Sole Director & Principal Chartered Accountant

Mr Kuan Yap is the sole director of Kuan Yap & Associates Limited, and has run his public practice at 99 Green Lane East, Remuera, since 1998. In the 2012 Queen's Birthday and Diamond Jubilee Honours he was awarded the Queen's Service Medal for services to the community.

He is a Justice of the Peace for New Zealand, Honorary Secretary of the New Zealand Guangdong Association Inc., a former Honorary Secretary and Treasurer of the New Zealand and China Association Inc., and a former Council member of the Auckland Justices of the Peace Association Inc. Fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin, he works closely with each client to help them reach their full potential.

QSM — Queen's Service Medal JP — Justice of the Peace CA — Chartered Accountant FCPA — Fellow CPA

In their words

Trusted by clients for decades.

Real words from the people and businesses Kuan Yap has guided — many for 20 years or more.

"Mr Yap is an extraordinary chartered accountant who explains the intricacies to me in a way I actually get it. My business activities and processes are far more productive now than ever before. Mr Yap is a giving individual who goes that extra mile for his clients."

"葉先生是一位非凡的特許會計師,他總能以我真正理解的方式解釋複雜的事務。如今我的業務運作比以往任何時候都更有效率。葉先生樂於助人,總是為客戶多走一步。"

AB Aleki Bon
"That day, that moment, those words changed my business and my life. The IRD became pleasant and my bankers, clients and manufacturers harmonised. A few years later Mr Yap was awarded the Queen's Service Medal for services to the community."

"那一天、那一刻、那些話改變了我的事業和人生。稅務局變得友善,我的銀行、客戶和供應商都和諧起來。幾年後,葉先生因服務社區而獲頒英女皇服務勳章。"

RP Roger Prentice
"For the past 20 years, he has been our trusted adviser. His professional skills and good service have made us worry-free!"

"過去二十年來,他一直是我們信賴的顧問。他專業的技能和優質的服務讓我們無後顧之憂!"

MZ Michael Zhong
"I find Mr Yap to be a straightforward and thorough professional. I wish him prosperity and all the best in his practice."

"我認為葉先生是一位坦誠而周到的專業人士。祝願他事業興隆、一切順利。"

MH Muhammad Hassan
"He is honest, enthusiastic, and helpful to others with his vast experience in accounting and financial knowledge. Mr Yap gives people a sense of affability — as though you are meeting a close friend from your hometown."

"他誠實、熱心,樂於以豐富的會計與財務知識幫助他人。葉先生待人親切,讓人有他鄉遇故知的感覺。"

VC Vanco Chan
"In my eyes, he is a very motivated person who is willing to help people and gets along very well with others. He is responsible at work, diligent, and always puts forward good solutions to clients. In a nutshell, he is a trustworthy person worth making friends with."

"在我看來,他是一位非常積極的人,樂於助人,與人相處融洽。他工作認真負責、勤奮,總能為客戶提出好的解決方案。總而言之,他是值得結交、值得信賴的人。"

CH Chun Chiu Hung

Asia Pacific

Bridging New Zealand and Asia.

Our Hong Kong liaison office supports clients planning to visit, study, work or invest in New Zealand. We offer boutique business advisory, investment guidance and immigration support — the same trusted practice, with a foothold in Asia.

Auckland

Main office · Remuera

Hong Kong

Liaison office

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+64 27 282 8888

Get in touch

Let's talk about your business.

Pop in, call, or send a message. We'll get back to you promptly — in English, Mandarin or Cantonese.

Auckland Office (Main)

99 Green Lane East, Remuera, Auckland 1050

P O Box 28 600, Remuera, Auckland 1541

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Hong Kong Liaison Office

Asia Pacific liaison · serving clients across the region

Office hours

Monday – Friday: 9:00am – 5:30pm

Saturday & Sunday: by appointment

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