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Selling into Australia from New Zealand
The closest market and the most confused one, because NZ GST and Australian GST look identical and are completely separate. A NZ company needs its own Australian registration once the threshold may be reached, and cannot claim Australian GST through its NZ return.
What is different from here
| Tax treaty | Yes. Business profits are taxable in Australia only through a permanent establishment. |
|---|---|
| Trade agreement | ANZCERTA: NZ-origin goods enter Australia duty-free. |
| Typical entity | NZ Ltd. NZBN and Companies Office records are accepted with certification. |
| Watch for | Claiming Australian GST in the NZ return, or NZ GST in the Australian BAS. Neither works; the two systems do not talk. |
Articles for sellers from New Zealand
1 article, newest first. Each answers one question.
The six questions
The shared rules behind every platform and country. Read in order or jump to the one you need.
Do I need to register?
Thresholds, the A$1,000 rule, who collects GST, permanent establishment
Open →How to register
ABN, simplified vs standard GST, TFN, ARBN, documents, rejections, backdating
Open →Staying compliant
BAS, invoices, income tax return, treaties, withholding, public officer
Open →Import GST and duty
Customs value, duty, import GST, importer of record, deferred GST, 3PL
Open →How to structure
Foreign company vs Australian company vs sole trader, directors, branches
Open →The money
GST on fees, credits, refunds, penalties, costs, exit
Open →
Want it done right the first time?
The free path is all above. A registered tax agent does it in days, not months, and without the rejection letters. Fixed fee before we start.