🇿🇲 Zambia VAT Calculator
Calculate VAT for Zambia: add tax to a net amount or remove it from a total. The general reference rate is 16%; special rates have their own conditions.
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VAT: 16% Standard; 0% Zero-rated: eligible supplies. Reference calculation for the ordinary tax system. Special rates require the conditions in the official source. Exempt supplies are different from zero-rated supplies; other levies and filing rules are outside this calculator.
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How to calculate
Calculation Examples — 16%
| Net | VAT 16% | Gross |
|---|---|---|
| ZMW 100.00 | ZMW 16.00 | ZMW 116.00 |
| ZMW 500.00 | ZMW 80.00 | ZMW 580.00 |
| ZMW 1,000.00 | ZMW 160.00 | ZMW 1,160.00 |
Compare with neighbors
| Country | Std Rate | vs Zambia |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia ★ | 16% | — |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | 15% | -1% |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | 16% | = |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | 14% | -2% |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | 5% | -11% |
Key facts
Good to know: VAT: 16% Standard; 0% Zero-rated: eligible supplies. Reference calculation for the ordinary tax system. Special rates require the conditions in the official source. Exempt supplies are different from zero-rated supplies; other levies and filing rules are outside this calculator.
Official source
Zambia Revenue Authority — VAT
Reference only. Verify rates and exemptions with the official tax authority before filing or invoicing.
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