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Zimbabwe VAT / Sales Tax

Detailed vat / sales tax rates and rules for Zimbabwe in 2026.

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VAT is levied at 15% on most goods and services. Basic food items, healthcare, and education are exempt or zero-rated.

Standard Rate

15%

Registration Threshold

USD 40,000 annual turnover

Reduced Rates

0% — Exports, basic food items, medical supplies, agricultural inputs

How Zimbabwe VAT / Sales Tax compares

Zimbabwe’s standard VAT / sales tax rate of 15% is the 93rd highest of 203 countries TaxAtlas tracks, above the global average of 13.7% and Africa’s regional average of 15.2%.

Zimbabwe
15%
Africa average
15.2%
Global average
13.7%

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