Source-cited draft: payroll & social contributions for Eswatini (tax year 2025) — rates, thresholds and rules with primary-source citations. Unverified; pending local-accountant review.
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| Payroll withholding and social security (2025) | Employers operate PAYE on employee remuneration and contribute, alongside employees, to the Eswatini National Provident Fund (ENPF). 2025 ENPF figures reflect the multi-year ceiling adjustment under Legal Notice No. 5 of 2025. | |
| PAYE (employee tax) | Employers must withhold income tax from remuneration using the prescribed Employees' Tax Deduction TablesIncome Tax Order, 1975 | |
| PAYE remittance deadline | Within 7 days after the end of the month of paymentIncome Tax Order, 1975 | |
| ENPF employee contribution rate | 5% of pensionable pay (up to the monthly ceiling)National Provident Fund Order, 1974 / ENPF Legal Notice No. 5 of 2025 | |
| ENPF employer contribution rate | 5% of pensionable pay (up to the monthly ceiling)National Provident Fund Order, 1974 / ENPF Legal Notice No. 5 of 2025 | |
| ENPF monthly wage ceiling (2025) | SZL 4,000 per month (increased from SZL 3,700)ENPF Legal Notice No. 5 of 2025 | |
| ENPF maximum monthly contribution per party (2025) | SZL 200 each from employee and employer (SZL 400 combined) |
Employers operate PAYE on employee remuneration and contribute, alongside employees, to the Eswatini National Provident Fund (ENPF). 2025 ENPF figures reflect the multi-year ceiling adjustment under Legal Notice No. 5 of 2025.
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| ENPF ceiling adjustment plan | Ceiling is being raised in stages over 2025–2029 (e.g. SZL 4,300/month and SZL 215 each from January 2026)ENPF Legal Notice No. 5 of 2025 |
| ENPF contribution remittance | Contributions are remitted monthly to the Eswatini National Provident FundNational Provident Fund Order, 1974 |
| Graded tax | A nominal flat graded (poll) tax has historically applied to adult residents; confirm whether it is still levied and at what amountGraded Tax Act |
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