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GST Calculator NZ

Add or remove 15% GST on any amount in seconds. Whether you're pricing a job, checking a supplier invoice, or working out the GST on your own invoice, this free NZ GST calculator does the maths for you.

GST Calculator
Amount excluding GST$0.00
GST (15%)$0.00
Total including GST$0.00

New Zealand's GST rate is 15%. To remove GST from a GST-inclusive price, the GST portion is the inclusive amount × 3 ÷ 23. Figures are estimates — always confirm against your accounting software or accountant.

How to calculate GST in NZ

New Zealand's GST rate is 15%. There are two everyday calculations every tradie needs:

  • Add GST to a price: multiply the GST-exclusive amount by 1.15. So a $1,000 job becomes $1,150 including GST.
  • Remove GST from a price (reverse GST): divide the GST-inclusive total by 1.15. The GST portion itself is the total × 3 ÷ 23 — so on a $1,150 invoice the GST is $150.

The calculator above handles both — switch between Add GST and Remove GST. It's a quick GST inclusive to exclusive calculator for invoices, quotes and expense claims.

Working out GST on an invoice

If you're GST-registered, the GST-inclusive total is what your customer pays. Get the invoice itself right with our free NZ invoice generator, and read how to write invoices that get paid for the details that stop payments being delayed.

When do you charge GST?

You charge GST once you're GST-registered, which is required once your turnover passes $60,000 in any 12-month period. Below that, registering is optional. If you're unsure how much GST you charge in NZ, the rate is a flat 15% on standard taxable supplies.

Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate GST in NZ?

New Zealand GST is 15%. To add GST, multiply the GST-exclusive amount by 1.15. To work out the GST portion of a GST-inclusive price, multiply the total by 3 and divide by 23.

How do I remove GST from a price in NZ?

To remove GST from a GST-inclusive amount, divide the total by 1.15 to get the GST-exclusive price. The GST itself is the inclusive amount multiplied by 3 ÷ 23.

What is the GST rate in New Zealand?

The standard GST rate is 15%, and it has been since 1 October 2010 (it was 12.5% before that). A few supplies are zero-rated or exempt.

When do I have to register for GST as a tradie?

You must register for GST if your turnover was over $60,000 in the last 12 months, or you expect it to be over $60,000 in the next 12 months. You can register voluntarily below that threshold.

Do I charge GST on my invoices?

If you are GST-registered, yes — your invoices (taxable supply information) must show GST. Use the calculator above to work out the GST-inclusive total to put on your invoice.

Sources

  1. Inland Revenue — GST (rate and how it works)
  2. Inland Revenue — Registering for GST ($60,000 threshold)
  3. Inland Revenue — Charging GST
  4. Inland Revenue — Taxable supply information (tax invoices)
  5. New Zealand Legislation — Goods and Services Tax Act 1985
  6. business.govt.nz — GST basics