- Zimbabwe will introduce a 15% value-added tax on cross-border digital services from January 1, 2026.
- The tax targets non-resident digital platforms such as Netflix, Spotify, Amazon Prime, ride-hailing apps, and Starlink.
- The reform responds to a surge in digital service consumption, driven by expanded internet infrastructure and a doubling of internet subscriptions to 12.5 million by 2025.
- Zimbabwe joins other African countries in taxing online services provided by offshore companies with no local presence.
Source: vatcalc.com
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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