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New Zealand VAT & Freelancer Tax Guide

Reviewed Jun 2026

Standard VAT
15%
Reduced rates
—
Self-employed income tax (mid)
~30%

How to use this in VatVantage

Open Settings and select New Zealand from the country preset. VatVantage will set VAT to 15% and the income tax estimate to ~30%. Adjust the sliders if your bracket differs.

Notes for freelancers

  • Currency: $
  • Region: Asia-Pacific
  • These rates are an estimate for planning only. Confirm with ird.govt.nz or a local accountant before filing.

Try the interactive New Zealand demo

Open the dashboard pre-loaded with sample invoices and expenses using New Zealand's VAT (15%) and income tax estimate (~30%). No account needed.

Open New Zealand demo →