New Zealand’s Inland Revenue explains how e‑invoicing works, the benefits, and the changes to GST record‑keeping that took effect on 1 April 2023. The guidance notes that e‑invoices are exchanged via the Peppol network and that suppliers are encouraged to send them instead of PDFs.
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DevDiscourse · 29 days ago
New Zealand: The government plans to mandate e-invoicing for large businesses supplying government agencies from 1 January 2027, aiming to cut costs and improve cash flow. The initiative is expected to generate up to NZ$800 million in annual savings by streamlining invoice processing and reducing administrative work.
Bloomberg Tax · 4 months ago
New Zealand’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) is highlighted as a model consumption tax, featuring a single 15% rate, minimal exemptions, and a broad base that yields a stable revenue stream. The system’s simplicity reduces compliance burdens and has been praised for its efficiency and neutrality. Key innovations include zero‑rating business‑to‑business financial services and excluding most crypto assets from GST.
Avalara · 7 months ago
New Zealand GST invoices must be issued within 27 days of the supply and retained for at least seven years. They must contain specific details such as supplier and customer information, invoice date, description, taxable amount, GST, and gross amount. Invoices below NZD 1,000 may omit customer details and detailed GST calculations, and no tax invoice is required for supplies of NZD 50 or less.
Live Law Biz · about 8 hours ago
India's Gujarat High Court dismissed the State's plea and upheld the VAT tribunal's decision that seeds used for sowing are exempt from VAT under the notification dated 29 April 2006. The court quashed revisional proceedings that had revived a tax demand of ₹1.72 crore against Western Agri Seeds Ltd.
TaxO · 2 days ago
India: The GST Appellate Tribunal ruled that GST authorities cannot challenge undisputed pre-GST credits under Section 74 of the CGST Act. The decision confirms that transitional credits from CENVAT, Krishi Kalyan Cess and VAT cannot be denied without specific findings, and Section 74 penalties are unsustainable.
Japan Times · 3 days ago
Japan's consumption tax will be cut for the first time, with the rate on food items (excluding restaurant meals) falling from 8% to 1% from 1 April 2027 for two years. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced the measure to support households amid rising living costs. The change marks a historic first reduction in Japan's consumption tax since its introduction in 1989.
Key Takeaways
The law replaced the requirement to use tax invoices with a requirement to provide and keep taxable supply information records, such as purchase orders, ledgers, bank statements, and supplier agreements.
e‑invoicing information is exchanged through the Peppol network using the software business specifications for e‑invoicing.
Sending e‑invoices helps the processing and payment of invoices to run more securely and smoothly, improving efficiency and reducing manual entry.
Primary source
Read the full article at New Zealand Inland RevenueThis summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 14 January 2026. It relates to VAT developments in New Zealand. The original source is New Zealand Inland Revenue.
