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About this form

Use this form to apply for a private ruling on a proposed, current, or completed arrangement. Private rulings are binding only in respect of the arrangement identified in them.

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This form can be completed on-screen by typing content directly into the PDF document. Once you have completed the form it is important that you print it out as you will not be able to save the information you enter into the form.

When to use this form

When you want to apply for a legally binding private ruling on a proposed, current, or completed arrangement.

What you will need

• the applicant's details and IRD number
• an explanation of the issue(s) in question and a full description of the facts
• the taxation laws on which the ruling is sought
• the names of all other parties to the arrangement
• the relevant documents that relate to the question(s) raised
• a draft ruling.

Fees
Inland Revenue charges an initial application fee of $322.00 and then $161.00 per hour for private rulings, product rulings and status rulings.

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After you finish

Please print, sign and post the completed form to Team Manager, Technical Services, Office of the Chief Tax Counsel, PO Box 2198, Wellington, along with an initial application fee (cheque) for $322.00.

You may wish to keep a copy of this form for your personal records.

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