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Zambia VAT Calculator

The Zambia VAT Calculator is designed to allow free online calculations for goods, services and products which are subject to VAT (Value Added Tax) in Zambia. The calculator allows quick VAT calculations and more detailed VAT calculations with multiple items, product/service descriptions with a running total so you can see the VAT due on each product/service and the total VAT due in Zambia in 2023. Once you have calculated the VAT due, you can print the document or email the VAT document to yourself for later reference.

Zambia VAT Calculator
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Quick Zambia VAT Calculation
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Zambia VAT Table
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How to calculate VAT in Zambia

You can calculate VAT in Zambia by multiplying the product or service price by the appropriate VAT rate. We have included the VAT formula for Zambia so that you can calculate the VAT manually or update your systems with the relevent VAT rates in Zambia. The latest VAT rates in Zambia for 2023 are displayed in the table below the VAT formula. For those who prefer to use the Zambia VAT Calculator rather than calculate VAT manually, we have included a step-by-step guide to using the calculator for quick VAT calculations and more detailed VAT calculations which include multiple products and or services (see the guides under "How to use the Zambia VAT Calculator").

Zambia VAT formula

Zambia VAT Calculator. This image shows the Zambia flag and information relating to the VAT formula used for calculating Value Added Tax in Zambia using the Zambia VAT Calculator in 2024

Value Added Tax in Zambia is calculated using the following VAT formula:

VAT = a x (b / 100)

Where:

  • a = The product/service that is subject to VAT in Zambia.
  • b = The relevenat rate of VAT in Zambia associated with the product/service.

VAT Rates in Zambia

The table below specifies the relevent VAT rates applicable in Zambia, these were last updated in line with the published VAT rates in 2023.

Zambia VAT Rates
VAT RateVAT Description
16%Standard Rate

How to use the Zambia VAT Calculator

You can view the calculator inline or full screen. The inline view displays the calculator surrounded by the normal menus and links to other tools and supporting information. The full screen view removes or the unnecessary information so you can focus solely on using the Zambia VAT Calculator. The following step-by-step guides to calculating VAT online with the Zambia VAT Calculator covers all the functions within the VAT calculator:

How to complete a Quick VAT Calculation

  1. Select Normal View or Full Screen View.
  2. Select "Quick VAT Calculation".
  3. Enter the Product/Service Price.
  4. Enter the Appropriate VAT Rate.
  5. Press "Calculate VAT".

The Zambia VAT Calculator will provide a table which specifies the product/service price, the product/service VAT amount due and the total cost of the product or service in Zambia. You can print/email this table as required.

How to complete a Detailed VAT Calculation

  1. Select Normal View or Full Screen View.
  2. Select "Detailed VAT Calculation".
  3. [Optional] enter the name of the product or service for which you wish to calculate VAT.
  4. Enter the number of units being sold (3 bags, 5 SEO guest post packages, 2 new cars, 1 annual tax return etc.).
  5. Enter the price of the product / service detailed in step 3.
  6. Select the relevent VAT rate that applies to your goods, product or service in Zambia
  7. Click "Add to VAT Table"

Zambia VAT Calculator will add your product/service to the Zambia VAT Table. You can then add more product and/or services as required. Each time you add new information, the total amount will be updated so you can see the total costs of goods, products and services in Zambia inclusive and exclusive or VAT.

If you make a mistake or simply want to remove an entry from the Zambia VAT Table, click on the "Del" button adjacent the line entry that you wish to remove. When items are removed from the VAT table, the calculator will automatically update the associated figures and recalculate VAT, total cost of goods etc.

Please note that the Zambia VAT Calculator is designed to allow you to toggle between quick and Detailed calculations without losing any data that you add to the Detailed VAT Table. This is useful if you need to check the individual VAT amount on one unit (a single product or service) before adding it to the list of items in the VAT table.

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