The Sales Tax Rate in Zambia stands at 16 percent. Sales Tax Rate in Zambia averaged 16.14 percent from 2006 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 17.50 percent in 2007 and a record low of 16 percent in 2008. source: Zambia Revenue Authority

Sales Tax Rate in Zambia is expected to reach 16.00 percent by the end of 2026, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Zambia Sales Tax Rate - VAT is projected to trend around 16.00 percent in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Corporate Tax Rate 30.00 30.00 percent Dec 2025
Personal Income Tax Rate 37.00 37.00 percent Dec 2025
Sales Tax Rate 16.00 16.00 percent Dec 2026
Social Security Rate 10.00 10.00 percent Dec 2025
Social Security Rate For Companies 5.00 5.00 percent Dec 2025
Social Security Rate For Employees 5.00 5.00 percent Dec 2025


Zambia Sales Tax Rate - VAT
In Zambia, the sales tax rate is a tax charged to consumers based on the purchase price of certain goods and services. The benchmark we use for the sales tax rate refers to the highest rate. Revenues from the Sales Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Zambia.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
16.00 16.00 17.50 16.00 2006 - 2026 percent Yearly