The double taxation avoidance agreement between New Zealand and Papua New Guinea entered into force on January 21, 2014. For withholding taxes the agreement takes on effect from March 1, 2014. As far as other provisions of the agreement, in New Zealand they will apply for income years starting from April 1, 2014 and for Papua New Guinea starting from January 1, 2015.
«
Canada: Tax provisions in British Columbia’s 2014 budget
Related Posts

New Zealand seeks public feedback on proposed fringe benefit tax changes
The Inland Revenue of New Zealand is inviting public feedback on proposed changes to the Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) rules, aiming to simplify compliance and reduce costs for taxpayers, Revenue Minister Simon Watts has announced. This announcement
Read More
Papua New Guinea plans major tax reforms after hitting economic goals
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape announced tax reforms on 7 February 2025. These tax reforms will take effect once Papua New Guinea's economy reaches a K150 billion milestone, a target expected to be achieved within the next three to
Read More
New Zealand updates list of reportable jurisdictions for CRS
The Inland Revenue of New Zealand issued Order in Council No. 2025/15 on 27 February 2025, updating the list of reportable jurisdictions for the automatic exchange of financial account information under the CRS MCAA. The Common Reporting Standard
Read More
New Zealand seeks feedback on taxation of charities and NFPs in consultation paper
The New Zealand Inland Revenue published a consultation paper regarding the taxation of charitable and not-for-profit (NFP) organizations on 24 February 2025. New Zealand provides tax concessions to charities and not-for-profits (NFPs) to
Read More
New Zealand: Government announces overhaul of overseas investment rules to boost growth
The Government has unveiled a long-anticipated reform of New Zealand’s foreign investment laws, streamlining the process and ensuring most applications are approved within 15 days. Associate Finance Minister David Seymour has announced the
Read More
New Zealand: Inland Revenue initiates public consultation on tax implications of non-forestry activities registered in the Emissions Trading Scheme
New Zealand Inland Revenue (IR) has released an Interpretation Statement for public consultation on the tax treatment of non-forestry activities under the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) on 16 January 2025. This interpretation statement applies to
Read More