General information
New Zealand is transitioning to e-invoicing as a standard, driven by the global Peppol Network and the regional PINT A-NZ specification. Initially voluntary, it’s now a government-led initiative to simplify procurement, accelerate payments, and enhance transparency. This summary outlines the legal framework, technical shift, timeline, and steps for businesses to comply.
MBIE’s Role in e-Invoicing Adoption
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), New Zealand’s Peppol Authority, oversees e-invoicing adoption. Since March 2022, all central public agencies must receive e-invoices. From January 2026, agencies processing over 2,000 domestic invoices annually must send and receive e-invoices and meet faster payment targets. The PINT A-NZ specification, mandatory for government e-invoicing by May 2025, ensures interoperability.
Why e-Invoicing Matters
The government aims to reduce manual processing, speed up payments, improve transparency, combat fraud, and simplify GST record-keeping. Faster payments benefit SMEs, and automation enhances efficiency for all businesses.
Legal and Policy Framework
In 2023, Inland Revenue updated GST rules to support digital record-keeping, aligning with e-invoicing. MBIE provides guidance, accredits Access Points (APs), and maintains resources to support adoption across sectors.
e-Invoicing Roll-Out Timeline
- 2018–2022: Trans-Tasman cooperation established the Peppol framework. MBIE became the Peppol Authority, and by March 2022, central agencies were required to receive e-invoices.
- Late 2024: Expanded rules mandated e-invoicing for more agencies, with faster payment targets.
- 2024–2025: Transition to PINT A-NZ, with receiving systems supporting it by late 2024 and mandatory B2G use by May 2025.
- January 2025 & 2026: About 135 agencies must meet prompt-payment targets by 2025. By 2026, agencies with over 2,000 invoices annually must send/receive e-invoices and pay within five business days.
Technical Shift: From Peppol BIS to PINT A-NZ
Peppol, governed by OpenPeppol, enables global e-document exchange. New Zealand initially used Peppol BIS 3.0 but transitioned to PINT A-NZ to align with international standards while meeting local needs. Agencies and vendors must adopt this by mid-2025, following MBIE’s migration timeline.
Who’s Affected?
- Now: Central agencies must receive e-invoices; suppliers can send them via Peppol on agreement.
- From January 2026: Agencies with over 2,000 invoices annually must send/receive e-invoices, impacting their suppliers.
How e-Invoicing Works
- Suppliers generate PINT A-NZ e-invoices via accounting systems or service providers.
- E-invoices are sent through certified APs over the Peppol Network.
- Government systems validate and process them, adhering to local and network rules.
Business Readiness Checklist
- Confirm if buyers are in-scope agencies (e.g., >2,000 invoices/year).
- Partner with a certified AP (e.g., eezi – Powered by VATit) to handle PINT A-NZ formatting and transmission.
- Update systems for PINT A-NZ compliance, typically managed by APs.
- Retain GST-compliant records.
Key Takeaways
New Zealand’s e-invoicing mandate, effective since 2022 for central agencies, expands by January 2026 to include high-volume agencies. The shift to PINT A-NZ simplified procurement and payments. Suppliers must prepare by partnering with certified APs to ensure compliance and efficiency.
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