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Thread: IRD Number - okay to put my "work address" and send in a change of address notice at a later date?

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    Default IRD Number - okay to put my "work address" and send in a change of address notice at a later date?

    Anyone have any insights on IRD number?

    I have looked at the application online. It would like a New Zealand address, which of course I won't have a proper one for awhile.
    Is it okay to put my "work address" and send in a change of address notice at a later date?

    My husband wants me to take care of this now, before I get to NZ.
    I'm wondering if it's easier just to do it when I arrive.

    The husband wants to set up a bank account prior to arrival so we can buy a vehicle the first week. etc. I think you need the IRD to get the bank account.

    Any insight would be appreciated.
    Thans!

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    You can get an IRD number from the UK, there should be an application form on their website somewhere, I'll see if I can find it for you.

    You definitely don't need IRD to get a bank account, but you do need IRD to get paid!! (So they don't tax you at an extortionate rate)
    Last edited by dawn; 19th January 2006 at 07:09 AM.

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    Got it http://www.ird.govt.nz/nonresidents/

    http://www.ird.govt.nz/how-to/irdnumbers/

    It says:

    You will need to provide a photocopy of one of the following documents as identification:

    Birth certificate
    Current New Zealand passport
    Current New Zealand 18+ card
    Current overseas passport
    Certificate of New Zealand citizenship
    Current New Zealand photo driver licence
    Certificate of identity issued by the New Zealand Immigration Service

    So as long as you have a passport or birth certificate, you should be fine.

    Here's the form http://www.ird.govt.nz/resources/fil...3729/ir595.pdf

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    It is very common for people to use their work address. I did and they didn't mind. Just don't forget to ring them and update it when you find a permanent home address.

    Michele

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    Yeah, you can always get the IRD number with your current home address (even in UK or else). Mine was shipped to US with no problem before we left to NZ.

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    Hi

    I was wondering about this as well so thanks for the links. Just a quick question, in order to get the IRD nubmer whilst still being overseas, would I need to have a definite job offer or already have PR granted?

    I guess so for the latter but I was just wondering if anyone knew?

    Many thanks in advance.

    Cheers
    Brendan

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    Actually, you don't need either, you can apply for an IRD with an overseas passport.

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    Default Just to make sure.....

    So on the form where it says NZ address I can put in my UK one and all will be well?

    Sorry, I'm just a bit slow and weary after trying to fill in an EoI for my family of six.

    Actually I'm just slow - no excuses!

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    Basically, yes!

    Good luck!

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    Btw it takes about 2 weeks for them to process your application.

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