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International tax for individuals
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International tax for individuals
Compliance focus for individuals
Tax residency status for individuals
Tax for non-resident taxpayers
Tax for New Zealand tax residents
Leaving New Zealand
International tax for business
Double tax agreements (DTAs)
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Foreign exemption trusts
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Work out your tax residency status so you pay the right taxes in New Zealand.
Who
Anyone who earns income from New Zealand or may be a New Zealand tax resident.
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Compliance focus for individuals
This package is part of our wider Right from the Start compliance approach, where we promote greater transparency and make best efforts to help our customers get it right.
Tax residency status for individuals
Work out your tax residency status in New Zealand to understand how New Zealand's tax laws apply to you. Your tax residency is different to your immigration status.
Tax for non-resident taxpayers
As a non-resident taxpayer, you'll generally pay tax on income you earn from New Zealand sources.
Tax for New Zealand tax residents
As a New Zealand tax resident, you'll generally pay tax on your worldwide income.
Leaving New Zealand
If you're a New Zealand tax resident and leave the country, you'll need to work out whether you've become a non-resident taxpayer. If so, your income tax obligations will change.
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Last updated:
18 Feb 2025
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