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/