Entertainment expenses are deductible provided they relate to a business activity. The most common forms of entertainment expenses are only 50% deductible.
These include:
Recreational events, e.g., corporate boxes
Holiday accommodation
The hiring of yachts to hold business lunches and/or dinners
Any food and beverages supplied at the above venues as well as at the business premises
Forms of entertainment that are 100% deductible include:
Food and beverages consumed on business trips, conferences or educational courses
Entertainment outside of New Zealand
Entertainment from promotional events and trade displays
Benefits that are fringe benefits
Entertainment costs can include incidental costs such as the hiring of catering staff or providing music.