Company tax in Malawi: rates and returns
Companies in Malawi pay corporate income tax at a headline rate of 30% (foreign branches 35%), administered by Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA). VAT is charged at 17.5% (from January 2026). Rates are set in the budget and change, so confirm the current figure with Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA).
What you file
- 1 An annual corporate income tax return to Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA).
- 2 VAT returns (17.5% (from January 2026)) if registered — compulsory once turnover passes MK 25 million.
- 3 Employee taxes monthly if you pay salaries.
Frequently asked questions
What is the corporate tax rate in Malawi?
The headline corporate income tax rate in Malawi is 30% (foreign branches 35%) (administered by Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA)). Confirm the current rate with Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA).
More on Malawi
- Register a company — Malawi
- VAT / sales tax — Malawi
- Hiring staff — Malawi
- Start a business — Malawi
- Data protection — Malawi
- Tax clearance — Malawi
- Empowerment / B-BBEE — Malawi
- Licences & permits — Malawi
- Payroll & employee tax — Malawi
- Importing & customs — Malawi
- Annual returns — Malawi
- Full Malawi compliance guide
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Reviewed June 2026 from official sources. General information only — confirm with Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) or a registered professional.