Easily add or subtract 15% GST for your invoices and quotes, then use the same numbers when you build a tax invoice.
Instantly add or subtract GST for New Zealand invoices.
The standard GST rate in New Zealand is 15%. Whether you are a sole trader, contractor, or small business, you need to calculate it correctly so the invoice totals and GST breakdown line up.
If you have a price before tax and need to add GST:
If you have a total price and need to work backwards to find the amount before tax:
Because 15% is 3/20 as a fraction. The math works out that 3/23 of the total price is the tax component. It is much more precise than using 0.1304...
Need to understand your broader GST obligations? See our Sole Trader Tax Guide for GST thresholds and registration requirements, or the NZ Tax Invoice Requirements guide for exactly what must appear on a valid GST invoice.
If you are still choosing a workflow, browse the full resources hub or read our comparison of free invoicing software in NZ to see when a quick calculator is enough and when saved client data starts to matter.