GST SERVICES
GST off your plate.
From registration through to returns, property transactions, and IRD audits, we handle the full GST lifecycle. You don't have to.
WHY TAX LINK
GST doesn’t have to keep you up at night.
Whether you're a sole trader wondering if you need to register, a landlord navigating property GST, or a business owner who's fallen behind on returns. We've helped hundreds of Canterbury businesses get on top of their GST and stay there.
You get a dedicated accountant who knows your business, explains things in plain English, and files on time, every time.
8.97%
IRD use-of-money interest rate on outstanding GST balances
$60k
Mandatory GST registration threshold, any rolling 12-month period
75%
Of NZ small business owners say tax stress affects their mental health
5,100+
IRD audits opened in 2024, up from 4,200 the previous year
WHAT WE COVER
Tax full spectrum of GST services.
Registration advisory
Threshold assessment, voluntary vs mandatory registration, accounting basis selection, filing frequency, and full registration through myIR on your behalf.
Property transactions
The highest-stakes area of GST. Compulsory zero-rating, going concern sales, secondhand goods credits, new builds, short-stay accommodation, and lifestyle blocks.
Return preparation and filing
Fully managed GST returns. Transaction review, error checking, adjustments, and on-time filing every period. Monthly, two-monthly, or six-monthly.
Adjustments and change-of-use
Annual adjustment calculations for assets over $10,000, FBT reimbursements, entertainment, motor vehicle private use, and home office apportionment.
Imports and exports
Zero-rated export documentation, Customs GST on imports, reverse charge on imported services, and offshore supplier registration for digital services.
IRD audits and correspondence
We can handle all IRD communications as your registered tax agent. Risk reviews, information requests, formal audits, and disputes. You don't deal with IRD directly.
Bookkeeping and software setup
Xero and MYOB configuration, bank feed connections, chart of accounts setup, GST code mapping, and training so your records stay clean between returns.
GST grouping
For businesses with multiple related entities. Single return filing, intra-group supply treatment, the 66% common ownership test, and liability management.
Voluntary disclosures
When errors in past returns come to light, we prepare and lodge voluntary disclosures to IRD. Pre-notification disclosures can reduce shortfall penalties by up to 100%.
De-registration
Business closure or turnover drop? We manage the 21-day de-registration window, final return preparation including GST on retained assets, and clean closure of obligations.
HOW IT WORKS
What actually happens when you work with us.
No mystery, no jargon. Here's how we take GST off your plate, from the first conversation through to ongoing filing and support.
Initial assessment.
We review your business structure, turnover, supply types, and existing records. If you should already be registered, we'll tell you straight and help you sort it out. The sooner the better.
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Registration and setup.
We register you through myIR, select the right basis and filing frequency, configure your accounting software, update your invoice templates, and make sure everything's compliant from day one.
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Ongoing returns.
Each period, we review your transactions, check for errors, calculate adjustments, and file your return on time. If you're owed a refund, we make sure it's claimed. If you owe, no surprises.
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Year-round advisory.
Unusual transaction? Property deal? IRD letter? We're here between returns too. Reviewing your GST position, managing adjustments, handling correspondence, and keeping you ahead of any issues.
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THE REAL COST OF GETTING IT WRONG
GST mistakes don't stay small for long.
The penalty regime compounds fast, property errors run into tens of thousands, and IRD is more active than ever. Here's what we help our clients avoid.
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Late registration
Cross the $60,000 threshold without registering and IRD can backdate your registration — meaning you owe 15% GST on past sales you never collected. Plus penalties and interest.
5% penalty within the first week alone
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Property transaction errors
The figures involved with property are large and the rules are complicated. Incorrect registration, missed zero-rating, or Airbnb complications can create five-figure liabilities.
Most common source of large GST errors
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Compounding penalties
Late filing, late payment, use-of-money interest, shortfall penalties — they stack. Over 30% of all tax debt held by IRD is interest and penalties, not the original amount owed.
8.97% interest accruing daily
CANTERBURY BUSINESSES
GST advice built for how Canterbury works.
Christchurch has a high concentration of construction, trades, and post-rebuild businesses where GST on vehicles, equipment, property, and secondhand goods comes up constantly. Short-stay accommodation is growing across Canterbury, and property development brings some of the most complex GST scenarios in the country.
We've been working with Canterbury businesses since 1991. We understand the local industries, the common pitfalls, and the specific GST situations that come up here more than anywhere else in New Zealand.
Since 1991
Serving Canterbury businesses from our central Christchurch office
15 offices
Part of the Tax Link NZ network. Local expertise backed by national support
GET IN TOUCH
Let's sort your GST.
Whether you need to register, catch up on overdue returns, or just want someone reliable handling your GST going forward, we're here to help.
Office
Unit 1, Level 1, 275 Cashel Street, Christchurch
Phone
(03) 379 8735