Tax and accounting in New Zealand

Self-employed or running a company in New Zealand: what to know

Each topic below links to a free skill that cites the official sources. Read it here, or add the skills to the AI you already use and ask your own question.

How does income tax work in New Zealand?

Who pays, how the tax is worked out, what you can deduct and when to file, including for the self-employed. Read the NZ Income Tax Ir3 skill, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team. 2 more New Zealand skills on this below.

How do VAT and sales taxes work in New Zealand?

When you have to register, how often you file and what you can claim back. Read the NZ GST Return skill, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team. 1 more New Zealand skill on this below.

What do I need to do to pay staff in New Zealand?

Withholding, social contributions and the employer registrations and filings. Read the NZ Acc Levies skill, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.

What changes when I move to or from New Zealand?

Tax residence, double taxation and what to sort out when you arrive or leave. Read the NZ Tax Residency skill, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.

How is crypto taxed in New Zealand?

How gains and income from crypto are treated and reported. Read the New Zealand Crypto Tax skill, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.