Zimbabwe Advances Digital Transformation Through New VAT Reforms

Zimbabwe’s VAT reforms introduce mandatory real-time electronic invoicing, integrating with ZIMRA to improve revenue collection, reduce fraud, and enhance audit trails through digital fiscal devices and compliance gateways.

Benefits include streamlined VAT processes, better taxpayer profiling, faster dispute resolution, and support for cross-border trade under AfCFTA, despite initial setup costs for businesses.

The phased rollout begins with large taxpayers in 2026, following consultations and pilot tests, with penalties for non-compliance; Zimbabwe aligns with global digital VAT trends for transparency and efficiency.