An IRD number and tax when starting work

Choose the correct IRD application route and give your employer the information needed to deduct tax.

IRD explains separate application routes for people living overseas, new arrivals and people already living in New Zealand. Bank-account or customer-due-diligence requirements depend on the route and circumstances. Read the current application checklist rather than assuming every newcomer needs the same documents.

For salary or wages, give your employer your IRD number and the right tax code. IRD explains how PAYE deductions work and what happens at the end of the tax year. Self-employment has different filing responsibilities. Use the linked tax-code and return guidance for your income situation, and check that your visa allows your work.