Coming to New Zealand
Information on tax for those moving to New Zealand permanently, visiting, or on a working holiday.
Moving to New Zealand permanently
This information may affect you if you're thinking about moving to New Zealand and staying here for the long term.
Coming to New Zealand for the short term
If you are coming to New Zealand with the intention of staying and working for a short term or having a working holiday, you will have to pay tax.
Paying tax in New Zealand
New Zealand taxes income on both a residency and a source basis.
Entitlements
If you've just arrived in New Zealand, you may qualify for a temporary tax exemption on some of your foreign-sourced income.
Date published: 21 Sep 2011
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