ℹ Established Dec 2007 • NZBN: 9429032992106 • Tauranga, New Zealand • Management Consultancy & Information Services
Direct Desk: +64 7 570 0192
RCG
Research & Communications Group Management Consultancy & Strategic Insights
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Payment Methods & Corporate Invoicing Policy

Billing protocols, accepted corporate transaction channels, and statutory invoicing standards.

Effective Date: 1 January 2026

RESEARCH AND COMMUNICATIONS GROUP LIMITED maintains transparent billing structures for corporate advisory retainers, diagnostic assessments, and published research licenses.

1. Accepted Payment Channels

Payment Method Settlement Scope Processing Time Security Standards
Corporate Wire (SWIFT / IBAN) International corporate engagements & institutional contracts 1–3 Business Days Direct inter-bank clearing
NZ Direct Credit (Domestic EFT) New Zealand domestic corporate clients Same Day / Next Day Standard NZ clearing protocol
Corporate Credit Cards Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Corporate Purchasing Cards Instant Real-Time PCI-DSS Level 1 Encrypted Gateway

2. Corporate Invoicing & Milestone Terms

For formalized management consultancy engagements:

  • Tax Invoicing: Official GST-compliant tax invoices are issued by RESEARCH AND COMMUNICATIONS GROUP LIMITED under NZBN: 9429032992106 / Company No: 2071353.
  • Milestone Billing: Advisory retainers are structured against verifiable project milestones (e.g., Inception Milestone, Draft Diagnostic Review, Final Monograph Delivery).
  • Standard Payment Terms: Standard corporate payment terms are Net 14 or Net 30 days from the invoice issuance date as specified in the applicable Letter of Engagement.

3. Currencies and Tax Treatments

Engagements and research licenses may be denominated in New Zealand Dollars (NZD), Australian Dollars (AUD), United States Dollars (USD), or Euros (EUR) as designated on the contract proposal. New Zealand domestic transactions are subject to 15% Goods and Services Tax (GST). Zero-rated export provisions apply to eligible non-resident international corporate entities in accordance with New Zealand tax legislation.

4. Payment Security & Data Protection

RCG does not store raw credit card numbers or banking passwords on web servers. Electronic card payments are processed through PCI-DSS Level 1 compliant financial institutions utilizing TLS 1.3 / 256-bit encryption.

5. Billing & Finance Inquiries

Corporate Finance & Accounts Desk
RESEARCH AND COMMUNICATIONS GROUP LIMITED
91 Panorama Drive, RD 5, Welcome Bay, Tauranga 3175, New Zealand
Email: [email protected]
Direct Phone: +64 7 570 0192