About this Form

Use this form if you are a non-resident contractor and you are wishing to apply for a certificate of exemption from withholding tax in New Zealand.

When to use this form

You need to meet one of these criteria to apply for an exemption:

• the double tax agreement (DTA) between New Zealand and your home country allows the exemption
• you provide a bond or other security to ensure you pay any tax you need to
• you’ve met all your tax obligations in the last 2 years and will continue to comply

What you will need

Include a copy of any written contract or agreement entered into, between the non-resident contractor and the contract payer.

Please provide any additional information as an attachment to this application.

If this is a renewal application, include the names and exact arrival and departure dates of persons present in New Zealand during the previous application.

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