ClauseryGST invoice template for New Zealand
Since April 2023 New Zealand has used "taxable supply information" instead of the old tax invoice rules: what you must show depends on the amount. This template opens set up for New Zealand: your GST number, GST at 15% shown separately, and amounts in New Zealand dollars.
Fill it in online and download an editable Word file. Your next invoice starts with your business details, the next number and today's date.
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New Zealand at a glance
| GST rate | 15% |
|---|---|
| Registration threshold | Turnover over $60,000 in 12 months |
| "Tax invoice" title | No longer required since 1 April 2023 |
| Buyer's details | Needed for supplies over $1,000 to a GST-registered buyer |
What the invoice must show
- $200 or less: your name or trade name, the date, a description and the amount.
- Over $200: also your GST number, and either the amount excluding GST, the GST and the total, or the total with a statement that it includes GST.
- Over $1,000 to a GST-registered buyer: also the buyer's name and one more identifier, such as their address, phone number, email, NZBN or website.
How this template is set up
- Your GST number in your business details.
- GST at 15%, shown as its own line with the totals before and after.
- Amounts in New Zealand dollars (NZD).
GST is applied to the whole invoice. If some items are zero-rated or exempt, invoice them separately.
Not registered? If you are not registered for GST, do not charge it or show a GST number. Untick the tax option for a normal invoice.
Example
| Description | Qty | Unit price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing (visits) | 4 | $55.00 | $220.00 |
| Hedge trimming | 1 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Green waste removal | 1 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Subtotal | $460.00 | ||
| GST at 15% | $69.00 | ||
| Total | $529.00 | ||
Questions
Do invoices still have to say "Tax invoice"?
No. Since 1 April 2023 the rules are about the information shown, not the title. You can still call it a tax invoice if your customers expect it.
When do I need my customer's details on the invoice?
For supplies over $1,000 to a GST-registered buyer: their name and at least one other identifier. Including them on every invoice is simplest.
What if I am not registered for GST?
Do not charge GST. You must register once your turnover goes over $60,000 in a 12-month period.
Related
- Credit note template, to correct or cancel an invoice you have sent.
- Price quote template, for agreeing the price before the work.
- Invoice templates by trade, which start with the lines your trade usually bills.
Invoice templates for other countries
- VAT invoice template (UK)
- VAT invoice template for Ireland
- Tax invoice template for Australia
- GST/HST invoice template for Canada
- Tax invoice template for South Africa
Sources, checked October 2026: Inland Revenue: How taxable supply information works; Inland Revenue: Registering for GST. General information, not tax advice; rates and thresholds change, so check the tax authority or an accountant for your situation.