TAXES

All businesses, including sole traders, companies, partnerships, and cooperatives who want to venture into any business in Zimbabwe are required to register with The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority as taxpayers, 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;

Once the registration is successful, 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.

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?