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New Zealand
Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) implementation overview and local reporting requirements
Based on OECD guidance and country-level implementation. Last updated February 2026
New Zealand
OECD Member ⋅ Fully Adopted and Final Rules
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Effective from 1 April 2026
NZ Tax Year: 1 April - 31 March
first reportable year
2026
FIRST filing DEADLINE
30 June 2027
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Prior to Filing
Jurisdiction Overview
Reporting Scope
Reportable Customer Population
☑ Domestic Resident
☑ Non-Resident
Due Diligence Standards
Self-Cert Collection - New Accounts
You must complete due diligence actions for new users at sign-up — before any transactions take place
Self-Cert Collection - Pre-existing Accounts
Self-certification must be collected by 31 March 2027
Record Retention Period
7 years
Local Information Collection and Reporting Requirements
No
Penalty Framework
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Failure to Comply Penalty: $300 for each occasion that they do not comply with the requirements of the CARF, capped at a maximum of $10,000 per tax year
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Negligence Penalty: $20,000 for first offence, $40,000 for subsequent offence.
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The total amount of penalties that can be assessed for a tax year is $100,000
Official Sources
🔗 CARF/DAC8 Website: New Zealand CARF Website
🔗 Legislative Package: Tax Bulletin - June 2025
Jurisdiction Selector
See how CARF implementation varies across jurisdictions
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