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The most significant change for non-GST registered owners remains the flat-rate scheme. Platforms like Airbnb and Booking.com now automatically collect 15% GST on every booking. However, if you aren’t GST-registered, you don’t lose that full 15%. Instead, the platform remits 6.5% to the Inland Revenue and passes the remaining 8.5% back to you. This credit acts as a proxy for the GST you would have otherwise claimed on expenses like cleaning and utilities. At Stayhub, we meticulously track these credits in your monthly statements, ensuring your “net” income remains protected.
One of the biggest misconceptions we still see in 2026 is the fear that collecting this 8.5% credit will force your entire property into the GST net. It doesn’t. As long as you remain under the $60,000 annual turnover threshold (excluding your salary or other non-rental income) and don’t voluntarily register, your property remains a private asset. If you decide to sell your home in the future, it is not subject to GST. The “App Tax” was designed to capture revenue from the service of the rental, not to capture your capital asset.
For our owners who are GST-registered (either because they cross the $60k threshold or use the property for other business purposes), the process is slightly different. These bookings are treated as zero-rated supplies. This means you don’t receive the 8.5% credit, but you continue to claim full GST input credits on all your property-related expenses (repairs, management fees, utilities). We ensure your listing is correctly flagged on the platforms so you aren’t accidentally paid a credit you’ll have to return to the IRD later.
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Blogs & News How Stayhub Simplifies the 2026 Landscape Compliance in 2026 isn’t just about tax; it’s about data. As your “Listing Intermediary,” Stayhub handles the heavy lifting. We interface
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