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NZ Business &Invoicing Resources

Practical guides, compliance checklists, and free tools to help you run your sole trader business with confidence.

Template

Free Tax Invoice Template

Download a free NZ tax invoice template with GST-ready fields, sample totals, and a clean PDF-friendly layout.

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Tool

Free GST Calculator

Instantly add or remove 15% GST for invoices and quotes. Free online tool — no signup required.

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Free Tool

Free Invoice Generator

Create professional, GST-compliant invoices in seconds. Free template download included — no signup required for the HTML + PDF template.

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Compliance

Tax Invoice Requirements NZ

Complete IRD compliance guide for 2026. What you must include on invoices under $1,000 and over $1,000, plus the new Taxable Supply Information rules.

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Tax Guide

Sole Trader Tax Guide

Everything NZ sole traders need to know about tax: what you can claim, GST thresholds, provisional tax, and managing your obligations effectively.

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Guide

How to Invoice as a Sole Trader

Step-by-step guide to creating your first invoice, GST vs non-GST invoices, common mistakes to avoid, and when to send an invoice vs a quote.

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Free Plan

Free Invoicing Software

Free plan landing page for NZ sole traders: 5 invoices per month, unlimited quotes, and a simple upgrade path into Pro.

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Guide

NZ Sole Trader Financial Reporting Guide

Practical guide to sole trader reporting obligations: what to file, how to use myIR, what records to keep, NZ tax calendar, and how to prepare for tax time.

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Guide

How to Chase Overdue Invoices in NZ

Reminder timelines, copy-ready email templates, when to escalate to the Disputes Tribunal or a debt collector, and how to automate the chase so you get paid faster.

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Templates

Invoice Templates by Trade (NZ)

Free GST-compliant invoice templates for every NZ trade — plumbers, electricians, builders, landscapers, painters, and more. Find the right template for your trade.

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Tool

Free GST Invoice Generator NZ

Create a professional GST invoice in seconds - free, no signup needed. Enter your details, add line items, and download a PDF. Perfect for NZ sole traders, tradies, and freelancers.

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Tool

NZ Income Tax Calculator

Free NZ income tax calculator for sole traders and self-employed. See exactly how much tax to set aside, your ACC levy, and effective rate. 2025-26 tax year.

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Tool

Invoicing Software for Sole Traders NZ

Invoicing software for sole traders in New Zealand. Invio helps NZ sole traders quote jobs, send GST-ready invoices, track payment status, and start free.

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Invio vs Hnry - Which Fits NZ Sole Traders?

Invio vs Hnry compared. Invio is a simple flat-price invoicing app ($0-$5/mo, keep your own bank); Hnry is a managed tax service that takes 1% of income.

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Invio vs Solo - NZ Invoicing Compared

Invio vs Solo for NZ sole traders. Invio is free-to-start, simple invoicing ($0-$5/mo); Solo adds tax, GST and ACC tools from $15/mo. See which fits.

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Invio vs Xero - Xero Alternative for NZ Sole Traders

Invio vs Xero for NZ sole traders. Xero is full accounting software from $35/mo; Invio is simple invoicing from $0. If you only need to invoice, see which fits.

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Guide

Leaving Hnry? What You Need to Run Your Own Books in NZ

Thinking about leaving Hnry? This guide covers exactly what Hnry did for you, what you now handle yourself, and the honest cost comparison for NZ sole traders.

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Template

Plumber Invoice Template NZ

Free plumber invoice template for NZ sole traders. GST-compliant, includes labour, call-out fees, and parts. Use Invio to send from your phone on site.

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Template

Electrician Invoice Template NZ

Free electrician invoice template for NZ sole traders. GST-compliant, includes labour, call-out fees, materials markup, and EWRB registration. Send from your phone on site.

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Built for NZ Sole Traders, by a NZ Team

These guides are written specifically for New Zealand tax law and IRD requirements. No generic overseas advice — just practical, accurate information you can trust for the current tax year.

NZ-Specific

Written for NZ tax law, GST rates, and IRD requirements — not generic advice.

Updated for 2026

Includes the latest Taxable Supply Information rules effective from April 2023.

Always Free

All guides, templates, and tools are free. No paywalls, no signup required.

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Invio is free invoicing software built for NZ sole traders. GST-compliant invoices in 60 seconds — no accounting degree required.

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