Government introduces stronger requirements for eInvoicing in New Zealand
The Government is requiring more government agencies to send and receive eInvoices and pay eInvoices within 5 business days.
The Government is requiring more government agencies to send and receive eInvoices and pay eInvoices within 5 business days.
Sending eInvoices has been a “milestone moment” for workplace and education specialists OfficeMax, enhancing internal processes, providing cost efficiencies, and benefiting customers and partners alike.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) combined a practical technology solution, with strong internal advocacy, and highly targeted supplier onboarding to deliver standout results that far exceeded expectations.
New Zealand-owned Datacom is one of Australasia’s leading technology businesses. It’s taking a lead in the shift to eInvoicing delivering efficiency gains for its business, suppliers, customers and the New Zealand economy.
Minutes from the 15th eInvoicing Adoption Leaders Group (eALG) meeting held on 5 June 2026.
Around 135 government agencies are required to pay 90% of all domestic trade invoices within 10 business days from 1 January 2025. This increases to 95% from 1 January 2026. This factsheet provides guidance on payment time reporting and suggestions to improve payment times.
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Information to support accountants and bookkeepers and their clients.
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