Characteristics of the electronic invoice in New Zealand

New Zealand began its electronic invoicing project with Australia in 2018 through the “Australia and New Zealand Government Electronic Invoicing Arrangement”. 

Tax Authority

Tax Authority

Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE).

Obligation

Obligation

Central government agencies must be able to receive invoices in an electronic format beginning March 31st, 2022. 

Format

Format

PEPPOL BIS Billing 3.0.

Digital Signature

Digital Signature

Not mandatory.

Required Administrative Transactions

Required Administrative Transactions

  • Companies must have an accredited PEPPOL access point. EDICOM is a PEPPOL access point that has been accredited by the MBIE.
  • Companies must also have a New Zealand Business Number (NZBN)

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