Cornish Accounting can provide your business with a complete GST analysis.

Complying with GST for small to medium sized businesses can be time-consuming and stressful. With Cornish Accounting’s expertise’s we can take care of filing your GST and also ensure you submit your return on time to avoid interest and penalties.

What is GST?

GST is a tax on goods and services, including imports.  The rate for GST in New Zealand is 15% although it can be zero-rated for exports.

Certain supplies of goods and services are “exempt supplies”. These include:

  • Certain financial services
  • Sale or lease of residential properties
  • Wages/Salaries (PAYE) and most Directors Fees
  • Bank fees and interest

 

When am I required to register for GST?

GST registration is required if:

  • the annual turnover of the business for a 12-month period exceeds or is expected to exceed $60,000 or
  • you carry out a taxable activity and you add GST to the price of the goods or services you sell.
What are my filing frequency and accounting basis options?

 Your filing frequency and accounting basis is selected when you register for GST.

 

Filing Frequency Options:

  • 1 monthly
  • 2 monthly
  • 6 monthly

Accounting basis – Methods of accounting for GST:

  • Invoice Basis
  • Payments Basis
  • Hybrid Basis

For more information on GST see the GST section of the IRD website.

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