- The general VAT rate in Zimbabwe is proposed to increase from 15% to 15.5% starting January 1, 2026.
- A new Digital Services Withholding Tax will be introduced, replacing VAT on imported services.
- This tax will apply to payments made to foreign digital platforms, including e-hailing and online content-sharing services, and will be withheld by intermediary financial institutions.
- The 2026 National Budget containing these changes was submitted to Parliament on November 27, 2025.
- E-commerce vendors and digital service providers, both domestic and foreign, should closely monitor these proposed changes.
Source: 1stopvat.com
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