Follow these steps to cancel your fringe benefit tax (FBT) registration in myIR or by paper, when you file your final return.
In myIR, go to your FBT account
Select 'More'
Select 'Cancel account registration'
Log into myIR
Opting out of FBT
If your company is still in business but you want to opt out of FBT, check out how to do this.
You can cancel your FBT registration by phone or by post. You must file your final return before cancelling.
By phone
You can call us on 0800 377 772 to let us know.
By post
If you file by paper, include a note with your final FBT return you have stopped providing fringe benefits but are still employing.
You can post your request to:
Inland Revenue
PO Box 39010
Wellington Mail Centre
Lower Hutt 5045
Last updated:
01 Apr 2026