- New Zealand’s GST laws can be complex, but GST grouping can help reduce compliance costs for businesses
- GST grouping allows intragroup supplies to be disregarded and simplifies transactions between associated persons
- GST grouping can also help multinational groups claim back GST on costs when visiting or operating in New Zealand
- Inland Revenue has released comprehensive guidance on GST grouping rules
- Interpretation Statements 24/02 and 24/03 provide detailed information on forming a GST group and who can register
- Group members become jointly and severally liable for tax owed by the group, but the commissioner can excuse liability in certain circumstances
Source: taxathand.com
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