New Zealand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade announced that Iceland and New Zealand have concluded a second round of negotiations for an income tax treaty in February 2025. This agreement seeks to eliminate double taxation, combat tax

New Zealand’s Inland Revenue released updated guidance outlining its expectations for tax control frameworks (TCFs) as part of increased reviews of tax governance, systems, and processes on 7 April 2025. The guidance identifies six key

The Government has launched public consultation on proposals to reform the GST rules for joint ventures on 7 April 2025. The proposals in the discussion document are largely aimed at ensuring the GST rules are fit for purpose for joint venture

New Zealand’s Parliament announced on 29 March 2025 that royal assent had been granted to Public Act No. 9/2025, a comprehensive omnibus tax law. The Bill introduces several key provisions, including confirming annual income tax rates for the

The Commissioner of Inland Revenue (CIR) has revealed the 2025 International tax disclosure exemption on 31 March 2025. Section 61 of the Tax Administration Act 1994 ("TAA") requires taxpayers to disclose interests in foreign entities. Section

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