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This information applies to any independent person, company or other entity who is not a tax resident in New Zealand and who has a contract, agreement or arrangement to perform a contract activity in this country. This does not apply to contracts of service between an employer and employee , e.g., a seasonal fruit picker. Nor employees, sports people, entertainers and performing artists.
General information for non-resident contractors

Find out about the Non-resident Contractors Unit.

Background and legislation

This section provides background information about the rules and legislation relating to non-resident contractors' tax.

Types and definitions of contracts

This section explains a number of terms used in the Income Tax Act 2007 relating to contracts and contract services.

Exemption and special tax rate certificates

This section introduces conditions and requirements for non-resident contractors to be qualified for non-resident contractors' tax (NRCT) exemption and special tax rate certificates.

Accounting for tax on schedular payments

This section explains rules and regulations about NRCT deduction and payment.

Non-resident contractor's tax obligations as an employer

This section explains the obligations of a non-resident contractor as an employer in deducting PAYE from any salary and wages paid to any employee present in New Zealand in the service of that non-resident contractor.

The 92-day rule for employees

This section explains conditions for exemption from New Zealand NRCT under section CW 19(1) of the Income Tax Act 2007.

Double tax agreements - the 183-day rule

This section explains implications of double tax agreements to employees in the context of non-resident contracts.

Applications and enquiries

This section provides information for non-resident contractors about application for certificates of exemption and contact details.

Non-resident contractors' tax - examples

Some tax examples for non-resident contractors who carry out work in New Zealand.

 

 


Date published: 24 Jun 2008

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