Several financial incentives already encourage businesses to submit invoices electronically to public administrations, and in January 2026 a new group of government agencies became subject to mandatory e-invoice reception.
The next phase, set for January 1, 2027 under the framework defined by New Zealand’s Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), will require large suppliers to send electronic invoices to their public-sector customers. This marks a shift in policy: until now, obligations applied primarily to the public sector, with incentives targeting private businesses. From 2027, requirements will directly affect private companies, beginning with large enterprises.
To support businesses in adopting and making effective use of e-invoicing, MBIE is organizing public webinars open to all stakeholders, including SMEs, government agencies, councils, and large organizations.
5 webinars in February 2026
The webinars scheduled for February, along with their primary intended audience (but anyone is free to attend), are the following:
- February 11: eInvoicing demystified: Level up your skills [↗︎], for SMEs
- February 17: Prompt payment requirements and how to accelerate your payment times [↗︎], for government agencies
- February 18: Implementing eInvoicing receive capability: Technical pathways and practical considerations [↗︎], for everyone
- February 24: Implementing eInvoicing send capability [↗︎], for large businesses
- February 25: Smart supplier onboarding: Ensuring your eInvoicing investment pays off [↗︎], for government agencies
Access the complete list of e-invoicing webinars [↗︎], along with further details, on the MBIE website.
