GST Returns
Accurate GST registration, preparation, filing, adjustments and audit assistance.
When GST registration is required
GST is a 15% tax on most goods and services supplied in New Zealand. It also applies to most imported goods and some imported services.
You must register if you carry on a taxable activity and your turnover was at least $60,000 in the last 12 months, or you expect it to reach at least $60,000 in the next 12 months. You must also register if you add GST to your prices.
Once registered, you need to charge GST where required, file returns, pay any GST owing and keep GST records.
How we can help
We can help you choose an accounting basis and filing frequency, prepare returns and deal with adjustments or errors.
GST can become more complex when property, mixed business and private use, or one-off transactions are involved. It is worth getting advice before signing a contract or setting a price.
- GST registration and cancellation
- Return preparation and filing
- Adjustments and corrections
- Support with Inland Revenue queries
- GST treatment of property and unusual transactions
General information only, checked against official New Zealand guidance on 20 July 2026. Your obligations depend on your circumstances. Contact us for advice about your situation.
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