Carbon Trader® fee schedule
Carbon Trader® publishes its platform fees so verified NZU participants can understand likely subscription, managed service, RFQ, block trade and data charges before using paid workflows.
Published platform fees
This page summarises the standard Carbon Trader® platform fees currently exposed in the application. It is intended to help users understand when a fee may apply before they create an organisation subscription, request managed settlement support, use forestry service workflows, open an RFQ, accept a broker-assisted block trade or choose a market data subscription.
All amounts are shown in New Zealand dollars. Unless a checkout screen, invoice, proposal or signed service order says otherwise, platform fee amounts on this page are exclusive of GST and exclude separately stated payment-processing charges, bank charges, ETS or registry costs, third-party verification costs, taxes, adviser costs, transfer costs, disbursements and bespoke programme costs. Any payable amount should be confirmed in the account area, invoice, checkout screen or service order before payment is made.
Carbon Trader® may also agree bespoke pricing for enterprise accounts, structured programmes, government auction support, high-volume settlement work or services that sit outside the standard workflows listed below. If a written proposal, signed service order, invoice or enterprise agreement gives a different price, that document applies to the specific work it covers.
For general guidance on transparent pricing in New Zealand, users can also refer to the Commerce Commission’s information on buying goods and services pricing. This page does not replace professional legal, tax, accounting or commercial advice.
Organisation subscription plans
Organisation plans support team access, approval workflows, billing records, finance exports, settlement options and reporting entitlements. The plan selected for an organisation determines which account tools and service tiers are available to that organisation.
| Plan | Standard fee | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Starter | $299 per month | Organisation trading, basic team access, standard settlement and monthly finance exports. |
| Corporate Pro | $899 per month | Larger teams, configurable approval limits, managed settlement options and richer reporting. |
| Enterprise | $1,999 per month | Enterprise procurement workflows, premium reporting, broker-assisted workflow and API-ready exports. |
Subscription plans may be changed or renewed through approved organisation workflows. An invoice or account screen should show the payable amount before payment or billing action is completed.
Managed service fees
Managed service fees apply where Carbon Trader® provides additional operational support beyond simple account access. These services may include managed settlement handling, forestry sale support, settlement pack review or custody statement preparation.
| Service | Standard fee | How it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Managed settlement | $750 base fee | Applies to managed settlement service orders where Carbon Trader® provides assisted operational settlement support. |
| Settlement pack review | $500 | Applies when a settlement pack is submitted for review through the managed service workflow. |
| Custody statement | $250 | Applies when a custody statement is requested or prepared through the custody workflow. |
| Forestry managed sale | $3,000 base fee plus 0.75% success fee | The success fee is calculated on the relevant trade value and has a $3,000 minimum success fee. |
A forestry managed sale therefore includes both the base fee and any applicable success fee. If the sale value is not yet known, the account area may show an estimate that is updated when the trade value is confirmed.
RFQ and broker-assisted block trade fees
RFQs and negotiated trade workflows are designed for users who need a more controlled quote process than a simple public listing or buy request. The fee estimate may combine the RFQ service fee with a broker-assisted block trade fee where a negotiated transaction progresses.
| Service | Standard fee | How it applies |
|---|---|---|
| RFQ service fee | $750 | Applies when an RFQ service workflow is created or managed through the platform. |
| Broker-assisted block trade fee | 0.50% of trade value | Calculated on the relevant block or negotiated trade value, with a $2,500 minimum fee. |
Where an RFQ turns into an accepted negotiated trade, the estimated total fee may include the RFQ service fee plus the applicable block trade fee. Users should review the quote, trade record, service order or invoice before accepting a paid action.
Market data subscriptions
Market data subscriptions support access to richer analytics, market pulse information, watchlists, alert rules and reporting tools depending on the selected tier. Public website content remains available without a market data subscription, but additional account features may require the correct entitlement.
| Tier | Standard fee | How it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 per month | Basic public or account-level access where no paid data tier is selected. |
| Pro data | $399 per month | For users who need enhanced market data visibility, watchlists and alert rule functionality. |
| Enterprise data | $1,499 per month | For organisations that need broader data visibility, reporting alignment and enterprise data support. |
Important fee notes
The schedule does not list a separate public platform fee for browsing public pages, viewing live listings, viewing buy requests, reading public notices or creating an account application. Trading actions, settlement steps and subscription changes may still involve the trade price, funding amount, service fee, payment-processing cost or invoice shown in the relevant workflow.
Government or invitation-only auction programmes may have separate eligibility, collateral, participation, settlement or programme terms. Those details may be shown in a programme invitation, participant documentation, settlement instruction, invoice or written agreement rather than this general public schedule.
Users should check the fee, GST treatment, payment timing, refund position and who pays the fee before confirming a paid workflow. If there is any uncertainty, contact Carbon Trader® before submitting the action. The platform may update this public fee schedule as services develop, and users should rely on the version available at the time they take the relevant action unless a written agreement says otherwise.