- The 2026 Zimbabwe national budget proposes increasing the VAT rate from 15% to 15.5% starting 1 January 2026.
- A new digital services withholding tax (DSWT) will be introduced on payments to offshore digital platforms, replacing VAT on imported services.
- Customs duties will be adjusted to support local manufacturing, including a 40% + USD 2.50/kg duty on certain polyester and cotton fabrics.
- Customs duty will be removed on selected raw materials like steel coils and plates used in gas cylinder production to lower costs and boost local output.
Source: regfollower.com
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