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New Zealand
New Zealand uses the Inland Revenue number as the tax identification number for both individuals and non-individuals. The New Zealand Business Number is a separate business registration identifier and is not modelled as a TIN.
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New Zealand IRD Number
Current
Individuals
Entities
Inland Revenue (Te Tari Taake)
The IRD number is New Zealand's tax identification number for individual and non-individual customers and is used for tax-related activities.
Details
New Zealand IRD Number
Current
Individuals
Entities
Inland Revenue (Te Tari Taake)
The IRD number is New Zealand's tax identification number for individual and non-individual customers and is used for tax-related activities.
Examples
049-091-850
136-410-132
Where to find it
In myIR, on payslips, Inland Revenue letters or statements, KiwiSaver statements, employer income details, and Inland Revenue tax or payment records.
Common names
IRD number
IR number
Inland Revenue number
Tax identification number
Structure
1-8
Base number
Core identifier assigned by Inland Revenue.
9
Check digit
Final digit used to verify the number.
Official source
oecd.org
ird.govt.nz