Goods & Services Tax (GST) Increase

22 Sep 2010

On 01 October 2010 the New Zealand GST rate will increase to 15%, from the current 12.5%.  As a result of this increase in GST, the Domestic Passenger Security Charge, the International Passenger Security Charge, the CAA Safety Levy Charge; and the cost recovery charges for other requested Avsec services will increase to reflect this increase.


The increases in regulated charges are as follows:

Current Rate GST Inclusive of 12.5% From 1 October 2010 GST Inclusive of 15%

International

Passenger Security Charge (Per passenger)

 

$10.00

 

$10.22

CAA Safety Levy (Per passenger)

 

$1.00 $1.02

Domestic

Passenger Security Charge (per passenger per sector)

 

$4.35

 

$4.45


 All fees and charges for the month of September 2010 will be charged on 30 September at the GST rate of 12.5%.  Work undertaken from 1 October 2010 onwards will be invoiced at the GST rate of 15%.

For further information on the GST changes please refer to:

• Ministry of Transport website:    http://www.transport.govt.nz
• Inland Revenue website:    http://www.ird.govt.nz/gst/