Why Is Tax Residency Important?
To comply with New Zealand laws and regulations, Road Ninja requires drivers to confirm their tax residency status during the onboarding process. This ensures all operations align with relevant legislation and supports transparent and compliant engagements between drivers and hiring companies.
Who Qualifies as a New Zealand Tax Resident?
You are considered a New Zealand tax resident if you meet any of the following criteria:
You ordinarily live in New Zealand.
You have a home in New Zealand that you frequently use, whether owned or rented.
You have been in New Zealand for more than 183 days within any 12-month period.
How to Update Your Tax Residency Status in the Road Ninja App
Open the Road Ninja app and tap on the Profile tab.
Select Payments and tap on Update bank account details.
Toggle the switch for the question, "Are you a New Zealand tax resident?".
Tap Save to confirm your update.