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Zambia Capital Gains Tax

Detailed capital gains tax rates and rules for Zambia in 2026.

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Zambia does not impose a capital gains tax. However, a property transfer tax of 5% applies to the transfer of land, shares, and mining rights.

Standard Rate

0%

Exemptions

  • Zambia does not levy a capital gains tax

How Zambia Capital Gains compares

Zambia’s capital gains tax rate of 0% is the 154th highest of 203 countries TaxAtlas tracks, below the global average of 13.8% and Africa’s regional average of 14.1%.

Zambia
0%
Africa average
14.1%
Global average
13.8%

Countries with a similar capital gains rate

Zambia Capital Gains FAQ