Every ZRA deadline a Zambian business owner should know
PAYE on the 10th, VAT on the 18th, provisional tax quarterly. A month-by-month view of your tax calendar.
Tax compliance in Zambia is not an annual event. It is a monthly rhythm with several different beats. Here is how the year actually looks for a typical company with employees and VAT registration.
Every month
PAYE returns and payments are due by the 10th of the following month. Turnover tax, for businesses below the threshold, is also monthly. VAT returns are due by the 18th. Withholding tax on rent, management fees, dividends and certain contractor payments is due by the 14th.
Quarterly
Provisional income tax is paid in four instalments based on your estimated annual profit. Underestimating attracts penalties, so we review your estimate each quarter.
Annually
The final income tax return, with audited or management accounts, is due by 21 June for the previous calendar year. Your Tax Clearance Certificate renewal depends on all of the above being current.
Our compliance calendar puts every one of these dates in one place, personalised to the tax types you are actually registered for.
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