Zimbabwe Tax Rates 2026: PAYE, Corporate Tax, VAT and Capital Gains Tax
Updated: 3 September 2026This guide summarises the principal Zimbabwe tax rates and compliance rules for 2026, including PAYE in Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG/ZWG), the AIDS Levy, corporate income tax, VAT, capital gains tax and key tax payment deadlines.
Zimbabwe PAYE Tax Rates - 2026
ZIMRA's Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG/ZiG) PAYE tables for 1 January to 31 December 2026 apply progressive rates from 0% to 40%. The monthly tax-free threshold is ZWG 2,800.
| Monthly taxable remuneration (ZWG) | Rate | Tax-table deduction |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 2,800.00 | 0% | Nil |
| 2,800.01 - 8,400.00 | 20% | ZWG 560.00 |
| 8,400.01 - 28,000.00 | 25% | ZWG 980.00 |
| 28,000.01 - 56,000.00 | 30% | ZWG 2,380.00 |
| 56,000.01 - 84,000.00 | 35% | ZWG 5,180.00 |
| 84,000.01 and above | 40% | ZWG 9,380.00 |
Annual 2026 ZiG PAYE bands
| Annual taxable remuneration (ZWG) | Rate |
|---|---|
| 0 - 33,600 | 0% |
| 33,601 - 100,800 | 20% |
| 100,801 - 336,000 | 25% |
| 336,001 - 672,000 | 30% |
| 672,001 - 1,008,000 | 35% |
| 1,008,001 and above | 40% |
For remuneration paid in foreign currency or in a combination of currencies, employers should use ZIMRA's applicable foreign-currency PAYE tables and currency-conversion rules for the relevant payroll period.
Zimbabwe AIDS Levy
The AIDS Levy remains 3% of the income tax chargeable. For employment income, it is calculated after determining PAYE and allowable credits in accordance with the ZIMRA PAYE procedure.
Corporate Income Tax Rates in Zimbabwe - 2026
The standard income-tax rate for a company or trust is 25%. A 3% AIDS Levy is imposed on the tax chargeable, giving an effective rate of 25.75% where the levy applies to the full standard corporate tax.
| Category | Income-tax rate |
|---|---|
| Company or trust - standard rate | 25% |
| Individual income from trade and investments | 25% |
| Pension fund income from trade or investment | 15% |
| Company/trust income from mining operations | 25% |
| Holder of a qualifying special mining lease | 15% |
| Qualifying manufacturing exporter - more than 30% but less than 41% of output exported | 20% |
| Qualifying manufacturing exporter - 41% or more but less than 51% | 17.5% |
| Qualifying manufacturing exporter - 51% or more | 15% |
Additional concessionary rates may apply to qualifying licensed investors, BOOT/BOT arrangements, industrial park developers, approved tourist-development-zone operators and special economic zone businesses, subject to their statutory conditions and qualifying periods.
Value Added Tax (VAT) in Zimbabwe - 2026
The standard VAT rate is 15.5% from 1 January 2026. Supplies may instead be zero-rated or exempt where the VAT Act and regulations specifically provide.
A person trading in taxable supplies whose annual taxable turnover exceeds or is likely to exceed US$25,000 or the ZiG equivalent must apply for VAT registration through ZIMRA's Tax and Revenue Management System, subject to the applicable statutory rules.
Capital Gains Tax in Zimbabwe
Capital Gains Tax applies to disposals of specified assets under the Capital Gains Tax Act. The charging basis depends principally on when the specified asset was acquired.
| Specified asset | General tax treatment |
|---|---|
| Specified asset acquired before 22 February 2019 | 5% of the gross capital amount under the applicable Finance Act rule |
| Specified asset acquired after 22 February 2019 | 20% of the capital gain determined under the Capital Gains Tax Act |
| Listed marketable security | Capital Gains Withholding Tax generally 1% of selling price, treated as final tax under the applicable rule |
Exemptions and rollover-type reliefs may apply to specified transactions, including certain transfers between spouses, qualifying principal private residences and certain disposals by elderly persons. The precise conditions in the Capital Gains Tax Act should be checked before relying on an exemption.
Withholding Taxes and Tax Clearance
Zimbabwe applies several withholding taxes to specified payments. A registered business taxpayer entering into qualifying contracts may be required to withhold 30% from payments to a payee who fails to furnish a valid tax-clearance certificate, where the statutory contract/payment threshold is met.
Other withholding regimes include non-resident shareholders' tax, tax on specified fees and remittances, capital-gains withholding tax, property or insurance commission tax and mining royalties. Rates and treaty relief depend on the type of payment and the recipient's status.
Zimbabwe Tax Filing and Payment Dates
| Tax obligation | General due date |
|---|---|
| PAYE payment | By the 10th day of the following month |
| VAT | Generally by the 25th day of the following month |
| Withholding amounts under contracts | On or before the 10th day of the following month after payment |
| Capital Gains Withholding Tax | Not later than the third working day from the date payment was made |
| Quarterly Payment Date - 1st instalment | 25 March - 10% |
| Quarterly Payment Date - 2nd instalment | 25 June - 25% |
| Quarterly Payment Date - 3rd instalment | 25 September - 30% |
| Quarterly Payment Date - 4th instalment | 20 December - 35% |
For the tax year ended 31 December 2025, ZIMRA's 2026 public notice required applicable ITF12C income-tax returns and transfer-pricing returns to be submitted by 30 April 2026. Taxpayers should check the current year's public notices for any return-specific deadline or extension.
Official Zimbabwe Tax Resources
- Zimbabwe Revenue Authority - PAYE Tax Tables
- ZIMRA - 2026 ZWG PAYE Tax Tables
- ZIMRA - PAYE Explained
- ZIMRA - Corporate and Other Income Tax Rates
- ZIMRA - VAT Mechanics and Current VAT Rate
- ZIMRA - New Businesses and VAT Registration
- ZIMRA - Capital Gains Tax FAQs
- ZIMRA - Tax Payment Dates
- ZIMRA - Tax Acts and Legislation
This page is a general tax-rate summary. The Income Tax Act, Finance Act, Capital Gains Tax Act, VAT Act, regulations, ZIMRA public notices and any applicable double-tax agreement should be checked for a specific taxpayer or transaction.
Historical Zimbabwe Tax Rates - Archive
Archive only: The following older figures are retained for historical reference and are not a statement of current 2026 tax law.
Historical 2016 individual income-tax bands
| Annual income (historical US$) | Historical rate |
|---|---|
| 0 - 3,600 | 0% |
| 3,601 - 18,000 | 20% |
| 18,001 - 36,000 | 25% |
| 36,001 - 60,000 | 30% |
| 60,001 - 120,000 | 35% |
| 120,001 - 180,000 | 40% |
| 180,001 - 240,000 | 45% |
| 240,001 and above | 50% |
The earlier page also recorded a 3% AIDS Levy, historical elderly-person concessions, a 25% corporate rate and older capital-gains withholding rules. These historical statements have been superseded where current 2026 law differs.