VAT Guides & Calculators Resource Hub
Your complete resource for VAT calculations, compliance guides, and ZRA requirements in Zambia.
VAT Calculators
Standard VAT Calculator
Calculate VAT at 16% standard rate for goods and services. Includes optional excise duty calculations.
Import VAT Calculator
Calculate total VAT and duties on imported goods with CIF values, duty rates, and other charges.
Export Zero-Rating
Calculate VAT for export transactions with zero-rate eligibility and documentation checklist.
Business Input/Output
Calculate net VAT position for businesses with multiple input and output tax entries.
Minimum Taxable Value
Calculate VAT for carbonated drinks, beer, cigarettes, cement and other MTV products.
Reverse Charge VAT
Calculate VAT reverse charge on imported services and intangible goods from abroad.
Compliance & Registration Tools
Registration Threshold
Determine if your business needs to register for VAT based on turnover and taxable supplies.
Check RegistrationPartial Exemption
Calculate recoverable input VAT for businesses making both taxable and exempt supplies.
Calculate RecoveryVAT Information
Current VAT rates, exemptions, zero-rated supplies, and compliance information.
View InformationVAT Categories & Examples
Zero-Rated Supplies (0%)
- • Exports of goods and services
- • Basic food items (mealie meal, cooking oil)
- • Medical supplies and equipment
- • Educational materials
- • Agricultural inputs
- • Public transport
Exempt Supplies
- • Financial services (interest, insurance)
- • Residential property rentals
- • Healthcare services
- • Educational services
- • Postal services
- • Burial and cremation services
Standard-Rated (16%)
- • Most goods and services
- • Commercial property rentals
- • Professional services
- • Hospitality services
- • Manufacturing goods
- • Telecommunications
VAT in Zambia - Key Information
VAT Rates & Thresholds
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Standard Rate: 16%
Applied to most goods and services
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Zero Rate: 0%
Exports, basic food items, medical supplies
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Registration Threshold: K800,000
Annual turnover for mandatory registration
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Deregistration Threshold: K600,000
Below this amount for 12 months
Important Dates & Deadlines
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VAT Return Filing: 18th of following month
Monthly returns for registered businesses
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VAT Payment: 18th of following month
Same deadline as return filing
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Registration Deadline: 30 days
After exceeding threshold
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Record Keeping: 6 years
Minimum retention period
Need Help?
ZRA Contact Information
Domestic Taxes Division