New Zealand uses Peppol for e-invoicing, adopted by the government in 2019 and managed by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). Since January 2026, mandated government agencies must send and receive e-invoices and pay most of them within 5 business days; Klarbon has not found an official source that obliges businesses in general to send them.
This page summarises the New Zealand Government's eInvoicing news pages and the PINT A-NZ specifications, checked on 5 November 2026. It is not tax advice; your accountant can tell you how the rules apply to you.
What applies to whom?
| Obligation | Who | From | Channel | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Send and receive e-invoices; pay 95% of e-invoices within 5 business days | Mandated government agencies, including ACC, Waka Kotahi, Health NZ and NZ Police | January 2026 | Peppol | in force (Government Procurement Rules; rewrite of Rule 51 announced in November 2024) | NZ Government eInvoicing, 2026; 2024 |
| Pay other domestic trade invoices within 10 business days | Mandated government agencies | January 2026 | in force | NZ Government eInvoicing | |
| Send e-invoices to government | Certain government suppliers | no date | Peppol | consultation announced in November 2024; Klarbon has not found an official source for the outcome | NZ Government eInvoicing |
Agencies must also report payment times to MBIE every quarter, and MBIE publishes the results.
Which formats are used?
| Format | Used for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PINT A-NZ Billing (version 1.1.3) | invoices and credit notes over Peppol | Australia and New Zealand specialisation of Peppol International (OpenPeppol) |
| PINT A-NZ Self-billing (version 1.1.3) | self-billing invoices and credit notes | same data model; the buyer sends to the seller |
What can Klarbon do with New Zealand invoices?
Klarbon does not support PINT A-NZ today and is not a Peppol access point. If you also trade with Europe, you can open an e-invoice from a European customer or supplier for free.
Related
E-invoicing deadlines by country
| Country | Scope | Obligation | From | Who | Source |
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Frequently asked questions
Is e-invoicing mandatory in New Zealand?
For mandated government agencies, yes. Since January 2026, under the Government Procurement Rules, they must send and receive e-invoices and pay 95% of them within 5 business days. Klarbon has not found an official source that obliges businesses in general to send e-invoices.
Do I have to send e-invoices to government agencies?
The rules published so far put the obligation on agencies. In November 2024 the government said it would consult on requiring certain government suppliers to send e-invoices, with outcomes reported to Cabinet in February 2025. Klarbon has not found an official source for the result.
How fast must agencies pay e-invoices?
Mandated agencies must pay 95% of e-invoices within 5 business days and other domestic trade invoices within 10 business days, according to the government's eInvoicing site.
Which network does New Zealand use?
Peppol. The New Zealand Government adopted Peppol in 2019, and MBIE manages it.
Sources
- New Zealand Government eInvoicing, government eInvoicing and prompt payment rules take effect (28 January 2026) einvoicing.govt.nz
- New Zealand Government eInvoicing, stronger requirements for eInvoicing (5 November 2024) einvoicing.govt.nz
- OpenPeppol, PINT specifications for Australia and New Zealand docs.peppol.eu