Taxes in New Zealand for Israelis
The basic rules to know before and after you move: tax residence, the temporary exemption for new migrants, the fact that there is no tax treaty with Israel, and investments abroad. Every rule links to its official source.
✓ Checked against the sources: October 2026⚠️ This isn't tax advice. It's general information checked against official sources, and it can change. Before deciding, talk to an accountant who knows both Israel and New Zealand.
When you become a New Zealand tax resident
According to Inland Revenue (IRD), you become a tax resident when the first of these happens: you've been in New Zealand for more than 183 days in any 12-month period, or you have a permanent place of abode there. The days don't have to be in a row, and residence is backdated to the first of the 183 days.
A temporary exemption for people who moved to New Zealand
New migrants who weren't New Zealand tax residents in the previous 10 years automatically get a temporary exemption (as a transitional resident) for about 4 years, once only:
- Most foreign income is exempt: interest, dividends, rent and income from foreign investment funds.
- Income from work or personal services abroad is not exempt.
- The exemption ends early if you or your partner apply for Working for Families payments.
Source: IRD: Temporary tax exemption
🔒 4 more sections in this guide
- 🇮🇱 There is no double tax treaty between Israel and New Zealand
- 🗂️ Foreign shares and funds (FIF)
- 🔢 Your IRD number
- 🧑💻 Self-employed
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