Check you are eligible to apply
You need to meet one of these criteria to apply for an exemption:
- the double tax agreement (DTA) between New Zealand and your home country allows the exemption
- you provide a bond or other security to ensure you pay any tax you need to
- you've met all your tax obligations in the last 2 years and will continue to comply.
Download the form
Send us the form
Email the completed form and attachments to us at [email protected].
Or you can post the information to us at:
Non-resident Contractors Team
Inland Revenue
PO Box 2198
Wellington 6140
New Zealand
What happens next
We'll respond to you within 10 working days. If we need more information, we'll contact you.
We usually issue exemptions for the duration of your contract, up to 12 months. In some circumstances we can issue them for longer.
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Last updated:
05 Mar 2021