GST invoice template for NZ builders

Short answer

A New Zealand GST invoice — taxable supply information — must show the supplier's name and GST registration number, the date of the supply, a description of the goods or services, and the amount of GST charged at 15% or a statement that the total includes GST. For supplies above the Inland Revenue threshold the recipient's details are also required. Payment terms and bank details are what get it paid.

A taxable supply information document that is missing the GST number or the supply date creates work for your client's accountant, and clients pay slowly when they are annoyed.

GST number and supply date

The two fields most commonly missing from a hand-typed invoice are pre-set on the template.

15% calculated correctly

Inclusive and exclusive totals both shown, so nobody reverse-engineers the GST by hand.

Progress claims

Supports staged claims showing contract sum, previously claimed, this claim, retention and GST.

Payment terms that work

Due date, bank account and late payment terms on the face of the document.

Frequently asked questions

What is the GST rate in New Zealand?

15% on taxable supplies.

Do I have to be GST registered?

Registration is required once turnover passes the Inland Revenue threshold; below it, registration is optional and you must not charge GST if you are not registered.

What is taxable supply information?

It is the current term for the information a GST invoice must contain — supplier details and GST number, date, description and GST amount.

Can WinkScope produce it?

Yes, generated from the job with GST summary, payment terms and payment tracking.

Summary

A New Zealand GST invoice — taxable supply information — must show the supplier's name and GST registration number, the date of the supply, a description of the goods or services, and the amount of GST charged at 15% or a statement that the total includes GST. For supplies above the Inland Revenue threshold the recipient's details are also required. Payment terms and bank details are what get it paid. WinkScope subscriptions are charged in USD worldwide. Local currency here is how you price your own jobs inside WinkScope — quotes, invoices, price book and reports all render in it.