Tax invoice thresholds
GST-registered sellers must provide a tax invoice for claims over NZD 150 (business) or NZD 1,000 (all buyers).
Free Invoice Generator for New Zealand
Create and download a NZD invoice that follows common invoicing practice in New Zealand — in your language, with GST labels, local date format and A4 paper.
- Currency
- NZD ($)
- Tax rates
- GST
- Invoice date
- DD/MM/YYYY
- Paper size
- A4
Invoice builder
The preview updates as you type.
Currency: NZD (NZ$)
A tax invoice over NZD 1,000 must show your GST registration number and the GST charged.
Date format: DD/MM/YYYY
Suggestions appear as you type — you can also write your own.
Invoice content is not sent to a server to generate the PDF.
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- Line item 1NZ$Line totalNZ$0.00
NZ prices normally include GST at 15%, which is shown separately on the invoice.
Add as many rates as you need — different lines can carry different rates.
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What this tool does
This generator preconfigures New Zealand conventions: the NZD currency, the GST label, DD/MM/YYYY dates and A4 paper size. You enter your details and line items; it calculates subtotal, discounts, tax and the grand total, then renders a print-ready PDF entirely in your browser.
Currency: NZD ($)
Amounts use en-NZ grouping and decimal rules and are rounded to 2 decimal places, as used by NZD.
Tax terminology: GST
Invoices are labelled with the terminology New Zealand businesses expect. Presets are provided as a starting point and are not tax advice.
NZ prices normally include GST at 15%, which is shown separately on the invoice.
Invoice numbering
Default numbering pattern: INV-2026-0042. A tax invoice over NZD 1,000 must show your GST registration number and the GST charged.
Payment practice
Common payment terms used in New Zealand: Due on receipt, 7 days, 14 days, 30 days. Always state a due date, and ask customers to quote the invoice number as the payment reference.
What a New Zealand invoice usually includes
- Supplier name and GST number
- Date of issue
- Description of goods or services
- GST amount and total
Designed for common invoicing practices in New Zealand. Requirements may vary by business, transaction type and jurisdiction. Please verify local requirements with a qualified professional.
Invoicing notes for New Zealand
Practical points to check before you send the invoice.
GST number required
Include your GST registration number whenever you charge GST so the customer can claim it back.
Clear payment details
Bank transfer details plus a unique invoice reference are the fastest route to getting paid on time.
Example invoice
A worked example using the GST label and NZD amounts. Open the builder to edit any field.
Northwind Studio
Bristol · NZ
Invoice
- Invoice number
- INV-2026-0042
- Issue date
- 2026-04-01
- Due date
- 2026-05-01
From
Northwind Studio
Amelia Hart
18 Harbour Lane
Bristol BS1 4RN
New Zealand
GST number: GB123456789
+44 117 496 0101
Bill to
Lumen Retail GmbH
Jonas Weber
Hauptstraße 24
Berlin 10115
| # | Description | Code | Qty | Unit price | Discount | Tax | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brand identity design — discovery, concepts and final artworkproject · 1 | DSG-01 | 1 | $1,800.00 | — | GST 15% | $1,800.00 |
| 2 | Website design — homepage and four inner pagespage · 5 | WEB-04 | 5 | $320.00 | 10% | GST 15% | $1,440.00 |
| 3 | Monthly retainer — content updates and supportmonth · 2 | RET-M | 2 | $450.00 | — | GST 15% | $900.00 |
- Subtotal
- $4,300.00
- Line discounts
- −$160.00
- Amount excluding tax
- $3,600.00
- GST (15%)
- $540.00
Grand total$4,140.00
Tax $540.00 included
- Payment terms
- 30 days
- GST number
- GB123456789
- Issue date
- 01/04/2026
Payment details
Payment reference: invoice INV-2026-0042 · 30 days
Notes
Thank you for your business. Please quote the invoice number with your payment.
Terms & conditions
Payment due within 30 days. Late payments may attract statutory interest.
Authorised signature
Northwind Studio
northwind.example · [email protected] · +44 117 496 0101Invoice INV-2026-0042
Thank you for your business.
FAQ: invoicing in New Zealand
Is this invoice generator free for businesses in New Zealand?
Yes — free, unlimited and without an account. NZD formatting, GST labels and DD/MM/YYYY dates are preconfigured for New Zealand.
Does the PDF use the right paper size?
Yes, A4 is preselected for New Zealand, and you can switch between A4 and Letter at any time.
Are the tax presets accurate?
Presets are informational starting points. Tax obligations depend on your situation — verify current rates with a qualified professional before issuing a tax invoice.
Can I save and reuse an invoice?
Yes. Save a draft in this browser, duplicate it next month, or export and re-import the invoice as JSON.
Is my customer's data uploaded?
No. Everything is calculated and rendered in your browser; nothing is sent to a server to build the PDF.
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Designed for common invoicing practices in New Zealand. Requirements may vary by business, transaction type and jurisdiction. Please verify local requirements with a qualified professional.