New Zealand has no comprehensive capital gains tax, but companies may be taxed on capital gains when distributing dividends to shareholders. Provisional tax is paid in three installments, with the final tax filing deadline extended by two months for taxpayers with tax agents. The year-end tax is due on February 7th for balance sheet dates between March 31st and September 30th, and on the 7th day of the 11th month for other balance sheet dates. The final tax filing deadline for taxpayers with tax agents is extended to March 31st of the following year. The general corporate income tax rate is 28%, and the general VAT rate is 15%. Non-residents are subject to a withholding tax of 30% on dividends, 15% on interest, and 15% on royalties. Residents are subject to a withholding tax of 33% on dividends, 28% on interest, and 0% on royalties.
New Zealand Tax Brief
Time of Update 4/05/2026
New Zealand Corporate Income Tax (CIT)
General CIT Rate:
28
CIT Return Due Date:
July 7th (Settlement day from October 1st to March 31st). For balance days between April 1st and September 30th, the due date is the 7th day of the fourth month after the balance day. The application date for taxpayers associated with tax agents is extended to March 31st of the following year, regardless of the balance date.
CIT Payment Due Date:
February 7th (balance settlement date from March 31st to September 30th). For other balance sheet dates, the year-end tax is usually due on the 7th day of the 11th month after the balance sheet date. The final tax filing deadline for taxpayers in contact with tax agents is extended by two months.
CIT Estimated Payment Due Date:
According to the standard method, provisional duty is generally paid in three installments: (i) on the 28th day of the seventh month before the balance day. (ii) on the 28th day of the third month before the settlement day. (iii) on the 28th day of the month after the settlement day.
New Zealand Withholding Tax (WHT)
Resident Withholding Tax (Dividend/Interest/Royalty):
33/28/0
None-Resident Withholding Tax (Dividend/Interest/Royalty):
30/15/15
New Zealand Value-Added Tax (VAT)
General VAT Rate:
15
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New Zealand Capital Gain Tax (CGT)
General Capital Gain Tax Rate:
New Zealand does not have a comprehensive capital gains tax. However, with certain exceptions, capital gains earned by companies are typically taxed as dividends when distributed to shareholders.
New Zealand Effective Tax Rate (ETR)
Composite Effective Average Tax Rate:
26.97%
Composite Effective Marginal Tax Rate:
29.39%
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TKEG Expat New Zealand Corporate Tax Guide
New Zealand Corporate Income Tax (CIT)
New Zealand Personal Income Tax (PIT)
New Zealand Withholding Tax (WHT)
New Zealand Goods and Services Tax (GST)
New Zealand Offshore Gambling Duty
1.
New Zealand Corporate Income Tax (CIT)
New Zealand imposes a corporate income tax (CIT) at a headline rate of 28%. CIT returns for companies with a balance date between 1 October and 31 March are due by 7 July, while for those with a balance date between 1 April and 30 September, the due date is the seventh day of the fourth month following the balance date. Provisional tax payments are generally made in three installments during the seventh month before the balance date, the third month before the balance date, and the month following the balance date. Final CIT payments are due on the seventh day of the 11th month after the balance date, with extensions for taxpayers linked to a tax agent.
References
https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/new-zealand/corporate/other-taxes
2.
New Zealand Personal Income Tax (PIT)
New Zealand applies a personal income tax (PIT) rate of 39% for individuals. The PIT return due date is 7 July, and there is no specific final payment date mentioned for this tax. The tax system in New Zealand ensures that taxpayers fulfill their PIT obligations through an organized and transparent framework, where the tax filing process is managed efficiently.
References
https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/new-zealand/corporate/other-taxes
3.
New Zealand Withholding Tax (WHT)
In New Zealand, withholding tax (WHT) rates for dividends, interest, and royalties vary depending on the residency status. Resident companies are subject to WHT rates of 33%, 28%, or 0%, while non-resident companies face rates of 30%, 15%, or 15%. For individuals, residents pay 30%, 39%, or 0%, and non-residents are taxed at 30%, 15%, or 15%. The rates are determined based on shareholder holdings and treaty relief.
References
https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/new-zealand/corporate/withholding-taxes
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