Practical guides, compliance checklists, and free tools to help you run your sole trader business with confidence.
Download a free NZ tax invoice template with GST-ready fields, sample totals, and a clean PDF-friendly layout.
Read moreInstantly add or remove 15% GST for invoices and quotes. Free online tool - no signup required.
Read moreCreate professional, GST-compliant invoices in seconds. Free template download included - no signup required for the HTML + PDF template.
Read moreComplete IRD compliance guide for 2026. What you must include on invoices under $1,000 and over $1,000, plus the new Taxable Supply Information rules.
Read moreEverything NZ sole traders need to know about tax: what you can claim, GST thresholds, provisional tax, and managing your obligations effectively.
Read moreStep-by-step guide to creating your first invoice, GST vs non-GST invoices, common mistakes to avoid, and when to send an invoice vs a quote.
Read moreFree plan landing page for NZ sole traders: 5 invoices per month, unlimited quotes, and a simple upgrade path into Pro.
Read morePractical guide to sole trader reporting obligations: what to file, how to use myIR, what records to keep, NZ tax calendar, and how to prepare for tax time.
Read moreReminder timelines, copy-ready email templates, when to escalate to the Disputes Tribunal or a debt collector, and how to automate the chase so you get paid faster.
Read moreFree GST-compliant invoice templates for every NZ trade - plumbers, electricians, builders, landscapers, painters, and more. Find the right template for your trade.
Read moreCreate a professional GST invoice in seconds - free, no signup needed. Enter your details, add line items, and download a PDF. Perfect for NZ sole traders, tradies, and freelancers.
Read moreFree NZ income tax calculator for sole traders and self-employed. See exactly how much tax to set aside, your ACC levy, and effective rate. 2025-26 tax year.
Read moreInvoicing software for sole traders in New Zealand. Invio helps NZ sole traders quote jobs, send GST-ready invoices, track payment status, and start free.
Read moreInvio vs Hnry compared. Invio is a simple flat-price invoicing app ($0-$5/mo, keep your own bank); Hnry is a managed tax service that takes 1% of income.
Read moreInvio vs Solo for NZ sole traders. Invio is free-to-start, simple invoicing ($0-$5/mo); Solo adds tax, GST and ACC tools from $15/mo. See which fits.
Read moreInvio vs Xero for NZ sole traders. Xero is full accounting software from $35/mo; Invio is simple invoicing from $0. If you only need to invoice, see which fits.
Read moreThinking about leaving Hnry? This guide covers exactly what Hnry did for you, what you now handle yourself, and the honest cost comparison for NZ sole traders.
Read moreFree plumber invoice template for NZ sole traders. GST-compliant, includes labour, call-out fees, and parts. Use Invio to send from your phone on site.
Read moreFree electrician invoice template for NZ sole traders. GST-compliant, includes labour, call-out fees, materials markup, and EWRB registration. Send from your phone on site.
Read moreThe invoicing, payment, and follow-up system NZ contractors use to get paid faster - card payments, free automatic reminders, recurring billing, and knowing the moment you get paid.
Read moreFree builder invoice template for NZ sole traders. Progress claims, variation orders, building consent references, and retention lines - GST-compliant.
Read moreFree carpenter invoice template for NZ sole traders. On-site vs workshop labour, materials and hardware split, GST-compliant. Send from your phone on site.
Read moreFree painter invoice template for NZ sole traders. m2 or hourly pricing, prep vs coats, paint materials markup - GST-compliant, ready to use.
Read moreFree landscaper invoice template for NZ sole traders. Machine and plant hire, plant and material supply, green-waste disposal - GST-compliant.
Read morePractical end-of-financial-year checklist for NZ sole traders. What to gather, reconcile, and file before 31 March - plus how the Invio EOFY pack helps.
Read moreWhat NZ sole traders can and cannot claim as a business expense - vehicle, home office, tools, phone, insurance - with the "used to earn income" test explained.
Read moreThese guides are written specifically for New Zealand tax law and IRD requirements. No generic overseas advice - just practical, accurate information you can trust for the current tax year.
Written for NZ tax law, GST rates, and IRD requirements - not generic advice.
Includes the latest Taxable Supply Information rules effective from April 2023.
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