Diane Gill • June 16, 2025

ACC Updates

CoverPlus Extra

From 1 April 2025, changes to regulations have altered how the Working Safer levy is calculated for CoverPlus Extra policyholders. Instead of basing it on earnings reported to Inland Revenue, the levy will now be calculated using the level of cover selected under CoverPlus Extra.

This update means all levies (including the Working Safer levy) will be calculated using the agreed cover amount and sent together in a single invoice.

During the transition, things may look a bit different for the 2025 year. But from April 2026 onward, policyholders can expect to receive just one annual invoice.

Business Levy Updates

Several changes are being introduced that could affect how your ACC invoice is calculated.

Effective from 1 April 2025, here are some of the key updates:

An increase in the average levy rate
Updates to the minimum and maximum levels of liable earnings
New levy classifications for businesses in the sports sector or those running home improvement stores
From 2026, interest will apply to all instalment plans
Businesses not part of the Experience Rating programme will no longer contribute toward those that are
The No Claims Discount will be phased out in 2026

You can read more about the ACC levy changes here, or just give us a call if you need clarification on how this affects you.

If you have questions about how any of this affects you or your business, get in touch.

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