Source-cited draft: tax overview for Zambia (tax year 2025) — rates, thresholds and rules with primary-source citations. Unverified; pending local-accountant review.
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| Zambian tax system at a glance | Zambia operates a source-based tax system administered by the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA), with the charge (tax) year running from 1 January to 31 December. Figures below are for the 2025 charge year and are an unverified source-cited draft. | |
| Charge (tax) year | 1 January to 31 DecemberIncome Tax Act | |
| Currency | Zambian Kwacha (ZMW / K)Bank of Zambia Act | |
| National tax authority | Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA)Zambia Revenue Authority Act | |
| Basis of taxation | Source-based; residents also taxed on foreign interest and dividendsIncome Tax Act | |
| Top personal income tax (PAYE) rate | 37.5%Income Tax Act | |
| Standard corporate income tax rate | 30%Income Tax Act | |
| Value-Added Tax (VAT) |
Zambia operates a source-based tax system administered by the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA), with the charge (tax) year running from 1 January to 31 December. Figures below are for the 2025 charge year and are an unverified source-cited draft.
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| Yes — VAT applies at a standard rate of 16%Value Added Tax Act |
| Annual income tax return deadline | 21 June following the end of the charge yearIncome Tax Act |
| VAT return deadline | Monthly, by the 18th of the month following the tax periodValue Added Tax Act |
| PAYE remittance deadline | By the 10th of the month following the month of deductionIncome Tax Act |
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