Export DWT / NRWT file from Sharesies
Go to Dividends
Select Dividend reports
Open your published dividend
Click Download reports → Export IR DWT bulk upload (or NRWT)
Enter IRD contact details
You’ll be prompted to enter:
Primary contact name
Phone number
Then click Export as CSV
This downloads a file formatted specifically for Inland Revenue.
Upload to myIR
Log in to myIR
Go to:
Dividend withholding tax
Returns and transactions
Select the correct period
the period = the month of your distribution date
(e.g. distribution on 25 Sept → select period ending 30-Sep)
Submit via file upload
Choose Upload file (not manual entry)
Upload the CSV exported from Sharesies
Important
The exported CSV is pre-formatted for IRD
Do NOT open and re-save in Excel or Google Sheets
this will break the file formatting
If changes are needed:
Update data in Sharesies Private
Re-export the file
If you must edit manually, use a text editor only (e.g. TextEdit)
DWT vs NRWT
DWT (Dividend Withholding Tax) → NZ resident shareholders
NRWT (Non-Resident Withholding Tax) → overseas shareholders
Both can be exported and filed using the same process.