Applications are now open for the Resurgence Support Payment (RSP)
The last day to apply is 22 March 2021 through myIR.
Applications for the Resurgence Support Payment (RSP) will open for eligible businesses and organisations 7 days after the alert level increase. Once applications open, they will remain open for one month after the return to alert level 1.
Tax agents can apply for the RSP on behalf of their clients, if they confirm they have the authority to apply and hold a record of that authority
It’s important to note that applicant details may be published once approved. This includes the applicant name, business or organisation name, payment amount and alert level escalation period.
Confirm your eligibility
You'll need to make sure your business or organisation is eligible for the RSP before submitting an application.
Eligibility for the Resurgence Support Payment (RSP)
Gather your information
You will need to supply the following information on your application.
New Zealand Business Number (NZBN)
The NZBN is a globally unique identifier for each New Zealand business. When you have one it helps to speed up your interactions across Government.
If you’re a registered company you’ll already have one. You can find it on the NZBN website.
If you’re self-employed, a sole trader, a partnership or a trust, and you don’t already have an NZBN - apply for yours on the NZBN website. There’s no charge for this service.
NZ Business Number - nzbn.govt.nz
Employee details
If you’ve filed an employment information (EI) in the last 30 days leading up to the application, your employees’ name and IRD number will already be on the application. Otherwise, you’ll need to enter each employee's name, IRD number, and whether they are a full or part time employee.
Bank account
If the bank account number you want the RSP paid into is different to the one we hold, you need to provide the new number with your application. This must be a New Zealand bank account.
Income details
You'll need to provide income details for the 7-day elevated alert level period and the 7-day comparison period.
Apply in myIR
You need to have a myIR account to apply for the Resurgence Support Payment. If you don't already have a myIR account, you can create one.
Once you've logged in go, select 'More' besides 'I want to...' and scroll down to the COVID-19 support section. Click on 'Apply for Resurgence Support' and follow the instructions on screen to complete your application.
What happens next
Once approved, most applicants will receive their loan payment in full from us within 5 working days. It will be paid into the bank account supplied or chosen in the application.
My responsibilities
Payments received under the RSP are not subject to income tax. Expenditure funded by payments under the RSP is not deductible.
GST-registered businesses will return GST on payments received under the RSP. These businesses will be able to claim input tax deductions for expenditure funded by payments under the RSP.
The payment must be used to cover business expenses such as wages and fixed costs.
