- New Zealand adopted the Digital Services Tax (DST) Act in 2023
- DST targets large digital services companies, mainly US-based
- Enforcement date initially set for January 1, 2025
- DST applies to multinational companies with specific revenue thresholds
- Companies exceeding thresholds must register and file annual DST returns
- Uncertainties exist about the enactment of the DST Act
- Reasons for possible postponement include OECD’s Pillar One agreement and potential US trade retaliation
- New Zealand government’s decision on implementing DST remains unclear
- No official statements issued regarding the effective date of the DST Act
Source: vatabout.com
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