GST · 2026
New Zealand GST registration threshold
GST-liable sales into New Zealand.
- Measured over
- Any consecutive 12-month period
- On crossing
- Register for New Zealand GST
What is the New Zealand GST registration threshold?
The New Zealand GST registration threshold is NZ$60,000, measured over any consecutive 12-month period. Cross it and you must register for New Zealand GST with Inland Revenue. You then charge GST on sales to customers in New Zealand. Below the threshold, registration is optional rather than required.
When do you need to register?
Once your GST-liable sales into New Zealand pass 60,000 NZD, you must register and charge local GST on B2C sales.
Deadline: Register once you cross, measured over any consecutive 12-month period.
How to register in New Zealand
- 1Register with Inland Revenue under its regime for foreign suppliers.
- 2Charge local GST on B2C sales from your effective date.
- 3Enable the country in your checkout or tax engine so the right rate is applied.
- 4File and remit on the schedule the authority assigns you.
Inland Revenue — official guidance
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New Zealand GST threshold - FAQ
What is the GST registration threshold in New Zealand?
NZ$60,000, measured over any consecutive 12-month period. New Zealand has no transaction-count test, so volume of orders alone never triggers registration.
When do I need to register for GST in New Zealand?
Once your GST-liable sales into New Zealand pass 60,000 NZD, you must register and charge local GST on B2C sales. Register once you cross, measured over any consecutive 12-month period.
Does TaxesRadar file my GST for me?
No. TaxesRadar watches your Stripe and Paddle sales, warns you before you cross this threshold, and gives you the registration checklist. Filing itself is handed to specialist partners.
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Guidance, not tax advice. Confirm the specifics for your situation with a qualified professional. Threshold shown for 2026; last verified 2026-07-27 against Inland Revenue. Rules change - TaxesRadar keeps them current.