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Compliance Calendar
Zambia Tax & Compliance Calendar (2026)
Never miss a ZRA, NAPSA, NHIMA or PACRA deadline again. Filter by entity type and industry, see the exact dates for the year, export to Google Calendar or Outlook, and get monthly email reminders.
January 2026
Click any deadline to see details, penalties and the right calculator to use.
This month's deadlines
Covered Authorities
Every Zambian statutory body in one place
Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA)
PAYE, VAT, turnover tax, withholding tax, provisional income tax, annual income tax return, mineral royalty, property transfer tax, Smart Invoice reconciliation.
NAPSA & NHIMA
Monthly pension (5% + 5%, capped K1,861.80) and health insurance (1% + 1%) contributions — both due by the 10th of the following month.
PACRA
Annual returns within 3 months of incorporation anniversary, beneficial ownership declarations, and changes to directors or shareholders.
Ministry of Labour & Social Security
Skills Development Levy (SDL) at 0.5% employer-only, plus employment reporting obligations for businesses with formal employees.
How to use it
Three steps to a clean compliance year
1. Set your filters
Tell us your entity type (limited company or sole trader), whether you have employees, whether you're VAT-registered, and your industry. The calendar updates instantly.
2. Export or subscribe
Download the .ics file to import every deadline into your calendar with 7-day and 1-day reminders, or drop your email to receive a monthly briefing.
3. Click through to the right tool
Every deadline links directly to the relevant M&J calculator (PAYE, VAT, WHT, turnover tax) so you can compute what you owe the moment a reminder fires.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the key monthly ZRA filing deadlines in Zambia?
PAYE, NAPSA, NHIMA and SDL are all due by the 10th of the following month. Turnover tax and withholding tax are due by the 14th, and VAT is due by the 18th of the following month. All returns and payments are made through ZRA TaxOnline.
When is the annual income tax return due in Zambia?
The annual income tax return (ITF1A for companies) is due by 21 June each year for the charge year ending 31 December. Provisional tax is paid quarterly on 10 April, 10 July, 10 October and 10 January.
What is the penalty for filing PAYE or VAT late?
Late PAYE attracts a penalty of K180/day plus 5% interest per month on the unpaid tax. Late VAT attracts K300/day plus 0.5% daily interest. PACRA annual returns filed late attract K300 plus possible deregistration.
Does this calendar cover PACRA and beneficial ownership deadlines?
Yes. The calendar shows PACRA annual returns (due within 3 months of your incorporation anniversary) and the annual beneficial ownership update due 31 March. Filter by "Limited Company" to see corporate filings.
Can I export the calendar to Google Calendar or Outlook?
Yes — click "Download calendar (.ics)" to get a standards-compliant file you can import into Google Calendar, Outlook, Apple Calendar or any other calendar app. Each deadline comes with 7-day and 1-day reminder alarms built in.
Is this calendar officially endorsed by ZRA?
No — this is a guidance tool maintained by M&J Consultants using publicly available 2026 ZRA, NAPSA, NHIMA and PACRA information. Always verify dates with the relevant authority, and consult our tax team for your specific obligations.
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