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Presumptive Tax legislation was introduced to broaden the revenue base in view of the increase in informal business activities. Selected sectors of the economy were targeted to ensure the participation of informal businesses in tax payment in line with experiences of other developing countries. Details relating to the current rates and due dates of the various categories are shown below. 1. Transport Operators’ Presumptive Tax With effect from 1 January 2022 the rates of Presumptive taxes were reviewed as stated in the tables below.
With effect from 1 January 2015 ZINARA was appointed as an agent of ZIMRA for the collection of presumptive taxes in respect of transport operators, taxicabs and driving schools. Transport operators are supposed to have paid the full presumptive tax by the 20th day after the end of each quarter, however it can be paid on a monthly basis. The persons paying the presumptive tax have an option to pay in US$ at the auction rate prevailing on the date of transaction. Other Presumptive taxes rates tables.
2. Hairdressing Salon Operators’ Presumptive Tax Every operator of a hairdressing salon is required to pay Presumptive Tax amounting to ZWL4, 065.00 per chair per month with effect from 1 January 2022 The full amount should have to be paid within 20 days after the end of the quarter. Amounts not paid by the due date are subject to interest charges. 3. Informal Traders’ Presumptive Tax All persons in receipt of rental income from an informal trader in respect of residential accommodation, premises or a place on which trade is carried on are required to recover an additional amount by way of Presumptive Tax of ZWL 3,250 on rental income with effect from 1 January 2022 and remit it to ZIMRA This also includes local authorities. The amount should be remitted within 30 days from the date the amount is recovered. Failure to recover or remit the Presumptive Tax renders the lessor personally liable for the payment of the Presumptive Tax and a penalty of 100% of the amount due. Failure or refusal on the part of the informal trader to pay the Presumptive Tax constitutes a breach of the lease and allows the lessor to terminate the lease without notice. 4. Small-Scale Miners’ Presumptive Tax With effect from 1st October 2014 Small Scale Miners Presumptive tax was reduced from 2% of the gross amount payable to 0% and the same rate still apply for 2022, therefore no Presumptive tax will be collected from Small Scale Miners. 5. Cross-Border Traders’ Presumptive Tax Cross border traders who import commercial goods into Zimbabwe are required to pay a Presumptive Tax equal to 20% of the value for duty purposes (VDP) of the commercial goods. The only exception is cases where the trader is registered with ZIMRA for Income Tax purposes and is up to date with submission of tax returns and payment of all taxes due. 6. Operators of Restaurants or bottle-stores Every operator of a restaurant or bottle store is required to pay Presumptive Tax amounting to ZWL16, 250 per month with effect from 1 January 2022. The full amount should have to be paid by the 10th day after the end of the quarter. Interest is chargeable on all amounts not paid by the due date. 7. Cottage Industry Operators Every person who owns, is in charge of a cottage industry regardless of it being licensed, or not is required to pay Presumptive Tax amounting to ZWL16, 250 per month with effect from 1 January 2022. Cottage industry operators include those in the furniture making or upholstery trade, metal fabrication and any other cottage industry that the Minister may, by notice in a statutory instrument, prescribe. The full amount should have to be paid by the 10th day after the end of the quarter. Interest is chargeable where the amounts due are not paid by the due date. 8. Commercial Waterborne vessels Presumptive Tax is charged to operators of commercial waterborne vessels used for the carriage of passengers for profit and fishing rigs. The full amount of presumptive tax shall be remitted by the 10th day after the end of each quarter, however operators can still remit on monthly basis. The rates are shown in the table below with effect from 1 January 2022. Rates of presumptive tax for self-employed professionals
With effect from 1 January 2022 the rates of Presumptive tax for Self-employed professionals
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Presumptive Tax
