Unless you have been living under a rock you will know that as of midnight tonight the New Zealand GST rate is changing to 15%. We've been working hard to make sure the new rate is calculated correctly on bookings, amendments, cancellations and all GST invoices that we issue.

Below is the effect this change will have on your bookings:

Operators

  • If you are GST registered, travellers will be invoiced at the new rate of 15% from midnight on 1 October (invoices are sent to customers with your name and GST number)
  • Trade Me's booking fee/commission will be invoiced to you at the new rate of 15% from midnight on 1 October
  • However the rate of 12.5% will apply for credit notes issued for cancellations of bookings confirmed prior to 1 October
Retailers
  • Trade Me generates a buyer created tax invoice for the commission you have earned when we pay you each Thursday
  • From 1 October the GST rate of this invoice will change from 12.5% to 15% - even if the booking was confirmed prior to 1 October
If you have any questions about the GST change please let us know.