Source-cited draft: personal income tax for Zambia (tax year 2025) — rates, thresholds and rules with primary-source citations. Unverified; pending local-accountant review.
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| Personal income tax (PAYE) bands and rates — 2025 | Individuals are taxed on Zambian-source employment and business income through a progressive PAYE system. The bands below are the 2025 charge-year monthly bands published by ZRA; the first ZMW 5,100 per month is tax-free. | |
| Monthly income up to ZMW 5,100 | 0%Income Tax Act | |
| Monthly income ZMW 5,101 to 6,100 | 20%Income Tax Act | |
| Monthly income ZMW 6,101 to 8,100 | 30%Income Tax Act | |
| Monthly income above ZMW 8,100 | 37.5%Income Tax Act | |
| Annual tax-free threshold | ZMW 61,200 (ZMW 5,100 per month)Income Tax Act | |
| Basis of taxation for individuals | Source-based; residents additionally taxed on foreign interest and dividendsIncome Tax Act | |
| Residence test |
Individuals are taxed on Zambian-source employment and business income through a progressive PAYE system. The bands below are the 2025 charge-year monthly bands published by ZRA; the first ZMW 5,100 per month is tax-free.
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Other Zambia computations in the OpenAccountants library.
| Generally treated as resident if physically present in Zambia for 183 days or more in a charge year, or ordinarily residentIncome Tax Act |
| NAPSA employee contribution | Employee NAPSA contributions are an allowable deduction in determining taxable payNational Pension Scheme Act |
| Annual return filing deadline | 21 June following the end of the charge yearIncome Tax Act |
| PAYE remittance deadline (employer) | By the 10th of the month following deductionIncome Tax Act |
| Turnover tax (small businesses) | 5% on annual turnover up to ZMW 5 million (effective 1 January 2025)Income Tax Act |
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