Zimbabwe VAT Calculator
Enter an amount to calculate VAT at the standard Zimbabwe rate of 15%. Choose whether to add VAT to a net amount or extract VAT from a gross amount.
How Zimbabwe VAT Works
VAT (Value Added Tax) in Zimbabwe is charged at 15% on most goods and services. It is an indirect tax — businesses collect it from customers and remit it to ZIMRA.
VAT Formulas
| Calculation | Formula | Example ($1,000) |
|---|---|---|
| Add VAT | Amount × 1.155 | $1,000 × 1.155 = $1,155 |
| VAT Amount (from net) | Amount × 0.155 | $1,000 × 0.155 = $155 |
| Remove VAT | Amount ÷ 1.155 | $1,155 ÷ 1.155 = $1,000 |
| VAT Amount (from gross) | Amount − (Amount ÷ 1.155) | $1,155 − $1,000 = $155 |
Quick VAT Reference Table
| Amount (Excl. VAT) | VAT (15.5%) | Total (Incl. VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| $100 | $15.00 | $115.00 |
| $500 | $75.00 | $575.00 |
| $1,000 | $155.00 | $1,155.00 |
| $5,000 | $750.00 | $5,750.00 |
| $10,000 | $1,500.00 | $11,500.00 |
| $25,000 | $3,750.00 | $28,750.00 |
| $50,000 | $7,500.00 | $57,500.00 |
| $100,000 | $15,000.00 | $115,000.00 |
VAT Registration Reminder
You must register for VAT if your annual turnover exceeds $40,000. Once registered, you must:
- Charge 15.5% VAT on all taxable sales
- Issue proper tax invoices
- File monthly VAT returns by the 25th
- Keep records for 6 years
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What is the VAT rate in Zimbabwe?
The standard VAT rate in Zimbabwe is 15.5% for 2026. This applies to most goods and services. Some items are zero-rated (0%) or exempt from VAT.
How do I add VAT to a price?
To add 15.5% VAT to a price, multiply the amount by 1.155. For example, $100 excluding VAT becomes $115.50 including VAT. The VAT amount is $15.50.
How do I remove VAT from a price?
To remove 15.5% VAT from a VAT-inclusive price, divide by 1.155. For example, $115.50 including VAT becomes $100 excluding VAT. The VAT component is $15.50.
Do all businesses charge VAT in Zimbabwe?
No, only businesses registered for VAT must charge it. VAT registration is mandatory for businesses with annual turnover exceeding $40,000. Businesses below this threshold can voluntarily register.