What is the VAT rate in Zambia?

The standard rate is 16%. Some goods and services may be taxed at a different rate or exempt.

How do I add VAT to a price?

Multiply the price by 0.16. On ZMW 10,000.00 the VAT is ZMW 1,600.00, making ZMW 11,600.00.

Divide the price by 1.16. A price of ZMW 10,000.00 including VAT is ZMW 8,620.69 before VAT, and the VAT is ZMW 1,379.31.

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What is the VAT rate in Zambia?: The standard rate is 16%. Some goods and services may be taxed at a different rate or exempt.
How do I add VAT to a price?: Multiply the price by 0.16. On ZMW 10,000.00 the VAT is ZMW 1,600.00, making ZMW 11,600.00.
How do I take VAT out of a price?: Divide the price by 1.16. A price of ZMW 10,000.00 including VAT is ZMW 8,620.69 before VAT, and the VAT is ZMW 1,379.31.

Rate last checked 1 November 2026. Source: Zambia tax summary (PwC). This is an estimate, not tax advice.