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If your group of companies wants to form an imputation group, they'll need to send us a completed Elect to form an imputation group - IR473 form.

Check your eligibility

Gather your information

For each company or consolidated group you'll need the:

  • name
  • IRD number
  • current imputation credit account (ICA) balance.

In myIR, select 'I want to...'

Select 'Send a message'

Select 'something else'

Write your message

Tell us you want to form an imputation group, and attach your completed IR475 form.

Make imputation group changes

Depending on your situation, you may also need to attach other forms.

  • If there are more than 3 companies forming the group, we'll also need a completed Election to form an imputation group – IR473 form
  • Australian companies must also fill out the Trans-Tasman imputation election - IR488 form.

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You can also send us your form by mail to:

Inland Revenue
PO Box 39090
Wellington Mail Centre
Lower Hutt 5045
New Zealand

What happens next

We'll send you an IRD number once we've processed the application.

Last updated: 22 Oct 2025
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