Zimbabwe’s tax authority has clarified that non‑resident digital service providers must remain VAT‑registered if their annual turnover from services consumed in Zimbabwe exceeds USD 25,000, even after the introduction of Digital Services Withholding Tax (DSWT). The DSWT withholding amount is credited against the supplier’s VAT liability, but all compliance obligations, including fiscalisation, continue to apply. The fiscalisation mandate has been live for all VAT‑registered taxpayers since June 2025.
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The Zimbabwean · 6 months ago
Zimbabwe has increased the standard VAT rate on tourism services from 15% to 15.5% and re‑classified activities and transfers from zero‑rated to standard‑rated, effective 1 January 2026. The move puts pressure on operators with long‑lead bookings, prompting calls for a transitional period and raising compliance costs. The change is expected to reduce Zimbabwe’s competitiveness in the Southern African tourism market.
DailyNewsEgypt · about 17 hours ago
Egypt's parliament approved amendments to the VAT law, cutting the VAT rate on medical devices to 5% and introducing a schedule tax on natural gas. The changes also reduce the refund period for credit balances, extend the suspension period for VAT payments on machinery and equipment, and provide faster refunds for certain small enterprises. The law will take effect the day after its publication in the Official Gazette.
VatCalc · 6 days ago
Lesotho has introduced mandatory VAT e‑invoicing under the Value Added Tax (E‑Invoicing) Regulations 2026, which came into force on 1 April 2026. From 1 August 2026 VAT‑registered businesses must use RSL‑accredited electronic invoicing and point‑of‑sale systems, transmit invoices with digital signatures and QR codes to the IDMS, and comply with strict penalties for non‑compliance.
VatCalc · 9 days ago
FIRS has announced a phased e‑invoicing and e‑reporting mandate in Nigeria, with the second wave becoming mandatory on 1 July 2026 for taxpayers with annual revenues between N1 bn and N5 bn. The authority will also introduce Peppol-based invoicing, implement the Automated Tax Administration System (ATAS) for audits, and impose soft‑landing penalties effective 2027. The final wave for small enterprises is planned for 1 July 2027.
Zawya · 10 days ago
Egypt’s Tax Authority has drafted VAT amendments that lower the rate on medical devices to 5% from 14% and exempt manufacturing inputs for dialysis equipment and kidney filters. The changes aim to reduce costs for healthcare providers and boost domestic medical manufacturing.
Daily News · 11 days ago
The Tanzanian government announced a VAT exemption for the construction of affordable houses costing up to 50 million Tanzanian shillings. The measure aims to attract local and foreign investment and increase private sector participation in housing development. The exemption applies to any housing project within the specified cost limit.
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Key Takeaways
They must register if their annual turnover from services consumed in Zimbabwe exceeds USD 25,000.
No, DSWT does not allow deregistration; VAT registration remains mandatory.
The fiscalisation mandate has been live for all VAT‑registered taxpayers since June 2025.
The withheld amount is credited against the supplier’s VAT liability.
They must continue to issue fiscalised invoices and comply with both VAT and DSWT requirements.
Primary source
Read the full article at FonoaThis summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 23 January 2026. It relates to VAT developments in Zimbabwe. The original source is Fonoa.
