Invoice maker for New Zealand
Professional invoices for New Zealand, with your GST number and 15% GST.
Local rules
How invoicing works in New Zealand
New Zealand simplified its GST invoice rules in 2023. You no longer need a "tax invoice" label, just the right details for the size of the sale, your GST number and 15% GST.
At a glance
Invoicing in New Zealand
- Currency
- New Zealand dollar (NZD, $)
- Tax
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Tax number
- GST number, the same as your IRD number (8 or 9 digits)
- Registration
- GST registration is required once your turnover is over $60,000 in 12 months, or is expected to be.
Legal requirements
What an invoice in New Zealand must include
What the rules in New Zealand ask for. Every item has its own field in the editor above.
- Your name or trade name
- Your GST number (for sales over $200)
- The invoice date
- A description of the goods or services
- The total amount, and the GST (or a note that it's included)
- For sales over $1,000: the buyer's name and an identifier like their address, phone or NZBN
Tax rates
GST rates in New Zealand
Set the rate once for the whole invoice, or per item when different rates apply.
| Rate | % | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 15% | Almost all goods and services |
| Zero-rated | 0% | For example exports and many services for overseas clients |
| Exempt | Exempt | For example financial services and residential rent |
Good to know
No more "tax invoice" label
Since April 2023 New Zealand uses "taxable supply information" instead of tax invoices. You no longer have to put the words "tax invoice" on it, as long as the required details are there.
Details depend on the amount
Up to $200 only basic details are needed. Over $200 add your GST number and the GST. Over $1,000 also the buyer's name and an identifier such as their address, phone number or NZBN.
Exports
Goods exported and many services for clients overseas are zero-rated, so you charge 0% GST but still show it as a GST supply.
This is general information, not tax advice. Rules and rates can change, so check the latest with Inland Revenue (IRD) or your accountant.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do I still need to call it a tax invoice in New Zealand?
No. Since 1 April 2023 the rules use taxable supply information, and the words "tax invoice" are no longer required. The invoice still needs the right details for the amount.
What must a New Zealand invoice include?
Your name and the date, a description and the total. From $200 also your GST number and the GST amount. From $1,000 also the buyer's name and an identifier like their address, phone number or NZBN.
When do I have to register for GST in New Zealand?
When your turnover is over $60,000 in a 12-month period, or you expect it to be. You can also register voluntarily below that.
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