A VAT refund guide to New Zealand
How to get VAT Refunds from New Zealand for your business
Businesses registered in countries outside of New Zealand can claim VAT refunds on any costs incurred in New Zealand.
The below information details the requirements needed to be eligible for a VAT refund. This includes claimable expense types, New Zealand VAT rates, deadlines and claiming periods.
Which countries have reciprocity with New Zealand?
All countries can claim but registration is needed
For a more detailed explanation on what reciprocity means within the scope of VAT, click here:
What expenses are claimable in New Zealand?
Entertainment
Entertainment
15%
Hotels & Accommodation
15%
Restaurants
15%
Events
Conferences, Trade Shows & Exhibitions
15%
Training Courses & Seminars
15%
Travel Related
Car Rental
15%
Fuel
15%
Public Transport
15%
Taxis
15%
General Expenses
Goods
15%
Inter-company charges
15%
Office Expenses
15%
Marketing Costs
15%
Professional Fees & AP invoices
15%
Additional Information
How far back can your business claim VAT from New Zealand?
Invoices can be claimed up to 4 years after period in which invoice issued. 6 months pre-registration expenses can be claimed.
What’s the foreign VAT deadline in New Zealand?
There is no deadline as a domestic/local registration is required, therefore clients are serviced depending on the due date of their individual VAT returns
How long does it take to receive a VAT refund from New Zealand?
There is no fixed duration, the returns are case dependent.
Need help with your VAT refund from New Zealand?
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