Global forum on transparency and exchange of information for tax purposes peer reviews: New Zealand 2013: combined: Phase 1 + Phase 2, incorporating Phase 2 ratings: November 2013 (reflecting the legal and regulatory framework as at December 2010)

This report contains Phase 1 and Phase 2 reviews of New Zealand, now updated with ratings. The Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes is the multilateral framework within which work in the area of tax transparency and exchange of information is carried out by 120 jurisdictions, which participate in the Global Forum on an equal footing. The Global Forum is charged with in-depth monitoring and peer review of the implementation of the international standards of transparency and exchange of information for tax purposes. These standards are primarily reflected in. Read more... Table of Contents About the Global Forum Executive summary Introduction Information and methodology used for the peer review of New Zealand Overview of New Zealand Recent developments Compliance with the Standards A. Availability of Information Overview A.1. Ownership and identity information A.2. Accounting records A.3. Banking information B. Access to Information Overview B.1. Competent Authority's ability to obtain and provide information B.2. Notification requirements and rights and safeguards C. Exchanging Information Overview C.1. Exchange-of-information mechanisms. C.2. Exchange-of-information mechanisms with all relevant partnersC. 3. Confidentiality C.4. Rights and safeguards of taxpayers and third parties C.5. Timeliness of responses to requests for information Summary of Determinations and Factors Underlying Recommendations Annex 1: Jurisdiction's Response to the Review Report Annex 2: List of all Exchange-of-Information Mechanisms in Force Annex 3: List of all Laws, Regulations and Other Relevant Material Annex 4: People Interviewed During On-Site Visit.