VATGST Calculator for New Zealand
A quick GST tool for New Zealand: find the price with or without 15% GST, the tax amount and the share of tax inside a NZD price.
New Zealand · GST
GST rates in New Zealand
The standard GST rate in New Zealand is 15%. There are no reduced rates: the same percentage applies to every taxable sale. This is above the average for Oceania (13.2%). Worldwide ranking by standard rate: #88 of 159 countries.
| Rate | Type |
|---|---|
| 15% | Standard rate |
New Zealand's 15% GST is known for its very broad base: almost all goods and services, including food, are taxed at the same rate.
Official source: ird.govt.nz. Rates checked: October 2026.
GST examples in NZD
Common amounts with 15% GST added:
| Net | GST 15% | Gross |
|---|---|---|
| 10.00 NZD | 1.50 NZD | 11.50 NZD |
| 50.00 NZD | 7.50 NZD | 57.50 NZD |
| 100.00 NZD | 15.00 NZD | 115.00 NZD |
| 500.00 NZD | 75.00 NZD | 575.00 NZD |
| 1,000.00 NZD | 150.00 NZD | 1,150.00 NZD |
| 10,000.00 NZD | 1,500.00 NZD | 11,500.00 NZD |
Removing GST from gross prices
| Gross | Net | GST 15% |
|---|---|---|
| 57.50 NZD | 50.00 NZD | 7.50 NZD |
| 115.00 NZD | 100.00 NZD | 15.00 NZD |
| 575.00 NZD | 500.00 NZD | 75.00 NZD |
| 1,150.00 NZD | 1,000.00 NZD | 150.00 NZD |
How to calculate GST in New Zealand
Adding GST to a net price
GST = net × 15 / 100
gross = net × 1.15
Removing GST from a gross price
net = gross / 1.15
GST = gross − net
A common mistake is to take 15% off the gross price. That gives the wrong figure: the GST inside a gross price is only 13.04% of it.
Questions about GST in New Zealand
What is the GST rate in New Zealand?
The standard GST rate in New Zealand is 15%. There are no reduced rates: the same percentage applies to every taxable sale.
How do I add 15% GST to a price?
Multiply the net price by 1.15. For example 500.00 NZD × 1.15 = 575.00 NZD.
How do I remove GST from a gross price?
Divide the gross price by 1.15. For example 575.00 NZD ÷ 1.15 = 500.00 NZD net; the difference is the GST.
What share of a gross price is GST?
At 15%, GST makes up 13.04% of the gross price (15 ÷ 115).