Tax and accounting in Malawi

Self-employed or running a company in Malawi: what to know

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How do I register a business in Malawi?

The ways to trade, as self-employed or through a company, the steps to register and who you register with. Read the Malawi Company Formation & Entity Choice Guide, written by the OpenAccountants team.

How does income tax work in Malawi?

Who pays, how the tax is worked out, what you can deduct and when to file, including for the self-employed. Read the Malawi Personal Income Tax Guide, written by the OpenAccountants team. 2 more Malawi Guides on this below.

How do VAT and sales taxes work in Malawi?

When you have to register, how often you file and what you can claim back. Read the Malawi VAT / GST Guide, written by the OpenAccountants team.

What do I need to do to pay staff in Malawi?

Withholding, social contributions and the employer registrations and filings. Read the Malawi Payroll & Social Contributions Guide, written by the OpenAccountants team.

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