TAX IN ZIMBABWE

You are required to register your company with The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA), providing the following documentation when doing so.

    Copies of the company registration documents;

  • Photocopies of Identification documents for at least 2 of the directors (passports for foreigners; National Identity documents for locals if any);
  • Proof of Address for at least 2 directors in the form of a recognized utility bill (water, telephone, or electricity);
  • Stamped copy of the company’s corporate bank statement;
  • Letter appointing the company’s public officer who should be a director in the company and signatory to the company’s bank account;
  • Stamped personal bank statement for a locally held account of the director who will act as the company’s public officer;

 

Contact us to handle the full process on your behalf, doing so in the shortest turnaround times possible. Once completed, your company will be issued with a Business Partner Number which is essentially your business’ Tax Identification Number. In addition, you will be registered for the following tax heads:

 

Income Tax (Compulsory)

PAYE (Optional)

VAT (Legible Businesses)

         FAQ:

  1. Is it mandatory to register with ZIMRA?
  2. At what stage should I apply for my Business Partner Number?
  3. How do I get a Business Partner Number?
  4. How do I get a Tax Clearance Certificate?
  5. Do I have to submit tax returns even when I am not trading?
  6. What tax incentives do I qualify for?
  7. Will I be penalised for non-and/or-late-submission of tax returns and payments?
  8. How do I apply for a waiver on duties?
  9. Do I have to pay VAT for imports if I am VAT registered?