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Non-resident contractors

If you are a person, company or other entity the following applies to, then it is likely you will have withholding tax implications. 

  • You are not a tax resident in New Zealand.     
  • You do not have a contract, agreement or arrangement to perform contract activity which can be for services or supply of equipment under a lease in New Zealand.

This does not apply to contracts of service between an employer and employee.


Non-resident taxpayers

Last updated: 28 Apr 2021
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