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Free Invoice Generator for New Zealand

New Zealand's GST system is refreshingly simple: a flat 15% on almost everything, and 'tax invoice' requirements that fit on one checklist. If you're GST-registered, label the document correctly and show the GST component.

What a New Zealand invoice must include

• The words 'Tax invoice'
• Your name and GST number
• The date of issue
• A description of the goods or services
• The total amount payable and the GST component
• For supplies over $1,000: the buyer's name and address
• A unique invoice identifier

Tax note: GST at 15%. Tax rules change — confirm anything unusual with your accountant.

Tips for invoicing in New Zealand

• The 15% rate applies to nearly everything — NZ has very few exemptions, which makes invoicing simpler than in most countries.
• If you're not GST-registered, don't show GST at all and don't call it a tax invoice. A plain invoice is correct.
• Issue the tax invoice within a reasonable time — your client's GST return depends on having it.
• Keep records for 7 years. Inland Revenue's record-keeping bar is higher than most freelancers expect.