New Zealand Tax Invoice Template (with GST)
- Currency
- NZD
- Tax
- GST
- Preset rate
- 15%
This is a free NZ tax invoice template with 15% GST and a GST number field. A New Zealand tax invoice needs your name, the date, a description of what you sold, and the amount — plus your GST number and the GST broken out once the sale is over $200. This template has all of it: GST starts at the flat 15% rate, and if you're not registered, set it to 0.
Itemize your services, add your details, and download a PDF you can send to your client straight away. If a GST-registered buyer asks for it, you have 28 days to provide it.
Tip: in the print dialog choose “Save as PDF”.
INVOICE
#INV-0001
Issued: —
Due: —
From
—
Bill to
—
| Description | Qty | Price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional services | 10 | NZ$80.00 | NZ$800.00 |
| Consulting | 2 | NZ$150.00 | NZ$300.00 |
SubtotalNZ$1,100.00
GST (15%)NZ$165.00
TotalNZ$1,265.00
What a compliant invoice needs in New Zealand
- Sales of $200 or less: your name or trade name, the date, a description of the goods or services, and the amount.
- Over $200 and up to $1,000: add your GST number, and show either the GST amount separately or the GST-inclusive total with a statement that GST is included.
- Over $1,000: add the buyer's name and an identifier such as their address, phone, email, or NZBN.
- Since 1 April 2023, IRD calls this "taxable supply information" — an invoice headed "Tax invoice" still complies, no wording change needed.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the GST rate in New Zealand?
- GST is a flat 15% on most goods and services. If you're registered, you charge it, and you can claim it back on your business expenses.
- When must I register for GST in NZ?
- Once your turnover passes $60,000 in any 12-month period, or earlier if you'd rather register voluntarily. From then on, you issue tax invoices showing your GST number.
- Does a NZ invoice have to say "Tax invoice" on it?
- No. Since 1 April 2023, IRD rules talk about "taxable supply information" instead of tax invoices. The old wording still complies — IRD says you don't need to change your documents — so an invoice headed "Tax invoice" or just "Invoice" is fine as long as the required details are on it.
- What must a NZ tax invoice show?
- It depends on the sale. Up to $200: your name, date, description, and amount. Over $200: add your GST number and show the GST separately or state it's included. Over $1,000: also add the buyer's name and an identifier like their address, email, or NZBN.
- How quickly do I have to send a tax invoice if a customer asks?
- For supplies over $200, IRD requires you to provide the taxable supply information within 28 days of a GST-registered buyer's request, unless you both agree on another date.
- Can I use this template if I'm not GST-registered?
- Yes. Set the tax rate to 0 and leave the GST number field empty. You then send a plain invoice, not a tax invoice — you only issue tax invoices once you're registered.