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How to get an IRD number | New Zealand Government Skip to main content / Te Kāwanatanga o Aotearoa Skip to main content How to get an IRD number It’s important to get an IRD number as all your tax, entitlements (like student loan or Working for Families Tax Credits) and personal details are linked to this number. Check if you already have an IRD number You keep the same IRD number for life, so if you had one before — it’ll be the same number now. Find my IRD number — Inland Revenue Find your IRD number and more — in the Govt.nz app Use tools like ‘Find my IRD number’ in the app. New services are being added regularly. Get the Govt.nz app When you’ll need an IRD number You must have an IRD number if you: earn any money — for example, from a job, benefit or pension apply for: Working for Families Tax Credits a student loan child support open a bank account or join KiwiSaver file tax returns. You may also need an IRD number if you’re buying, selling or transferring New Zealand property. Buying or selling property — Inland Revenue Earning income when you do not have an IRD number You have to pay tax on any income you earn. If you do not have an IRD number, tax will be deducted at the non-declaration rate, which is higher than the normal rates. Apply for an IRD number Follow the IRD number application process that matches your situation. Living in New Zealand and not a new arrival Follow this process if you: live in New Zealand and are an NZ citizen have moved to New Zealand, but you are not a 'new arrival' as advised by Immigration NZ. IRD number application: Living in New Zealand and not a new arrival — Inland Revenue New arrival to New Zealand If you have recently arrived in New Zealand, you can give Inland Revenue permission to check your identity with Immigration NZ. This saves you from sending the same identification documents to Inland Revenue. IRD number application: New arrival to New Zealand — Inland Revenue If you live outside New Zealand If you’re currently living overseas but are planning on coming to New Zealand, you can use the new arrival to New Zealand process to save you sending your documents twice. Otherwise, if you’re living overseas and you: are a non-resident who’s not currently in New Zealand are an ‘offshore person’ recently left New Zealand and need to sort out your taxes here. IRD number application: Living overseas — Inland Revenue Who to contact for more help If you need more help or have questions about the information or services on this page, contact the following agency. Inland Revenue Contact and agency details Utility links and page information Print Share by Email Last updated 25 June 2024 About Govt.nz The Govt.nz app The Govt.nz website Contact NZ government A-Z of government agencies Contact details by topic Using this website Accessibility Copyright Terms of use Privacy The Govt.nz app — Download the app today to access key government services securely, quickly, and all in one place. Get it on Google Play Download on the App Store / Te Kāwanatanga o Aotearoa

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