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Sep 09, 2010 (Newsletter Issue 14/10)
New Zealand
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Goods and Services Tax Increased


The Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) has introduced the new changes to New Zealand's Goods & Services Tax (GST) rate.

New Zealand’s GST rate will rise from 12.5% to 15% effective by October 1st, 2010. GST is required on fees paid by New Zealand residents or New Zealand based companies for requesting search and preliminary advice, filing a trade mark application and filing a renewal.

Source: www.iponz.govt.nz