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April–June 2026 Fuel VAT Zero Rating: What Transport Businesses Must Know in Zambia
Business Advisory 5 min read

April–June 2026 Fuel VAT Zero Rating: What Transport Businesses Must Know in Zambia

For three months, the VAT on every litter of diesel and petrol you pump disappears. Zero. That changes your cash flow, y...

Navigating Land Acquisition and Property Investment in Zambia for Foreigners
Business Advisory 5 min read

Navigating Land Acquisition and Property Investment in Zambia for Foreigners

You spot the perfect plot. The price is right. The location is prime. Then someone whispers that foreigners cannot own l...

Business Advisory Scaling into COMESA and SADC from Zambia: Your Gateway to Regional Trade
Business Advisory 5 min read

Scaling into COMESA and SADC from Zambia: Your Gateway to Regional Trade

Zambia sits at the crossroads of two of Africa's most powerful trade blocs. One warehouse in Lusaka gives you tariff-fre...

Zambia's Multi-Facility Economic Zones (MFEZs): Are You Leaving Incentives on the Table?
Business Advisory 5 min read

Zambia's Multi-Facility Economic Zones (MFEZs): Are You Leaving Incentives on the Table?

Ten years of zero corporate tax. Zero import duties. Zero tax on export dividends. Zambia's MFEZs are handing out the ki...

Guide to Zambia’s Turnover Tax vs. Income Tax for SMEs
Business Advisory 3 min read

Guide to Zambia’s Turnover Tax vs. Income Tax for SMEs

Choosing the right tax regime is a critical decision for any SME in Zambia. The choice affects cash flow, reporting obli...

How to Claim VAT Refunds in Zambia: A Step-by-Step Tutorial
Taxation 5 min read

How to Claim VAT Refunds in Zambia: A Step-by-Step Tutorial

Value Added Tax (VAT) plays a significant role in Zambia’s tax system and directly affects cash flow for many businesses...

Guide to Zambia’s Turnover Tax vs. Income Tax for SMEs
Business Advisory 3 min read

Guide to Zambia’s Turnover Tax vs. Income Tax for SMEs

Choosing the right tax regime is a critical decision for any SME in Zambia. The choice affects cash flow, reporting obli...

Registering a Business with PACRA: 2025 Online Guide for Entrepreneurs
Business Setup 3 min read

Registering a Business with PACRA: 2025 Online Guide for Entrepreneurs

Starting a business in Zambia begins with proper registration. The Patents and Companies Registration Agency (PACRA) is ...

Payroll Management in Zambia: NAPSA, NHIMA, and PAYE Explained
Compliance 5 min read

Payroll Management in Zambia: NAPSA, NHIMA, and PAYE Explained

Effective payroll management is a critical responsibility for every employer operating in Zambia. Beyond paying salaries...

The Importance of External Audits for Zambian Private Companies
Business Advisory 3 min read

The Importance of External Audits for Zambian Private Companies

External audits play a vital role in the financial and operational health of private companies in Zambia. While often as...

Zambia’s Green Energy Incentives: Tax Breaks for Solar Businesses
Business Setup 5 min read

Zambia’s Green Energy Incentives: Tax Breaks for Solar Businesses

Zambia is actively promoting renewable energy development as part of its national agenda to diversify the energy mix, im...

Starting a Transport and Logistics Business in Zambia: Regulation Guide
Business Setup 6 min read

Starting a Transport and Logistics Business in Zambia: Regulation Guide

Zambia’s transport and logistics sector is a vital backbone of the national economy, facilitating trade, market access, ...