GST on Aliexpress, Alibaba and other overseas purchase.

From October 2019, overseas purchases from Aliexpress, Alibaba and other overseas suppliers will be adding GST on goods valued under $1000. Hence, price will increase on all overseas purchase.

Offshore suppliers would be required to register for GST in New Zealand & file GST just like any other business in New Zealand. 

The plan is to bring all overseas retailers on a small level playing field with the local retailers.