Quick Summary
After you register for GST in New Zealand, the IRD sends a confirmation that includes crucial details such as your GST number (often your IRD number), your GST registration start date, your chosen accounting basis, and your taxable period and filing frequency.
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Key Information from Your GST Registration Confirmation
Once your GST registration is successfully processed by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) in New Zealand, you will receive a confirmation notice containing vital information for your business's GST compliance.
This confirmation typically includes:
- Your GST Number: This is the unique identifier for your GST-registered business. It may be the same as your IRD number.
- Registration Start Date: The official date from which your business is considered GST-registered.
- Accounting Basis: This specifies how you claim and pay your GST (e.g., invoice basis, payments basis, or hybrid basis).
- Taxable Period and Filing Frequency: This tells you how often you need to file your GST returns (e.g., monthly, two-monthly, or six-monthly) and the specific periods your returns will cover.
Source: GST guide (IR375)