The Zambia Revenue Authority will conduct taxpayer education sensitisation activities, countrywide. Stakeholders in the following groups are encouraged to participate:
- Churches, NGOs and all Public Benefit Organisations
- Local Businesses (Entrepreneurs, Shop Owners)
- Landlords
- Students
- Customs Clearing Agents
Topics to be Covered:
- ZRA reforms
- Tips on classification of goods
- Procedure of granting Public Benefit Organisation status
- The Smart invoice system and how it works for you
- Tax Compliance (return filing and payments)
- Importation procedures, processes and requirements
- Taxation of income earned
- Understanding the ZRA Enforcement tools
- Types of Tax Clearance Certificates (TCC) and conditions under which they are granted
- Why institutions demand businesses to produce a TCC
- Understanding Withholding VAT and Withholding TOT mechanism
- Garnishing of third parties
- Electronic payments; mapping on electronic platforms by commercial banks
Workshops and sensitization clinics will be held in the following towns and surrounding areas from the week beginning 19th August to end of September, 2024:
Towns | Towns | Borders |
Lusaka | Choma | Chirundu |
Kabwe | Livingstone | Kazungula |
Kitwe | Mongu | Nakonde |
Ndola | Chinsali | |
Chipata | Solwezi | |
Kasama | Chingola |