Cleaner / Cleaning Contractor

Tax guide for New Zealand self-employed cleaners and cleaning contractors

Allowable Expenses

• Cleaning supplies — Chemicals, cloths, mops, vacuum consumables
• Equipment — Vacuum, mop, steam cleaner, commercial cleaning machines
• Vehicle expenses — Travel between cleaning jobs — km rate or logbook
• Uniform — Branded work clothing or uniforms required for the job
• Public liability insurance — Essential protection for cleaning contractors

Tax Tips

• Cleaning supplies used for client jobs are 100% deductible consumable costs
• Public liability insurance for cleaning contractors is a deductible business expense
• Track all travel between client properties with a mileage log

Frequently Asked Questions

Do NZ cleaning contractors need to register for GST?

If your annual cleaning income exceeds NZ$60,000, you must register for GST and charge 15% on your services. Below NZ$60,000, GST registration is voluntary.