Company tax in Namibia: rates and returns
Companies in Namibia pay corporate income tax at a headline rate of 30% non-mining (reducing toward 28%), administered by NamRA. VAT is charged at 15%. Rates are set in the budget and change, so confirm the current figure with NamRA.
What you file
- 1 An annual corporate income tax return to NamRA.
- 2 VAT returns (15%) if registered — compulsory once turnover passes N$500,000.
- 3 Employee taxes monthly if you pay salaries.
Frequently asked questions
What is the corporate tax rate in Namibia?
The headline corporate income tax rate in Namibia is 30% non-mining (reducing toward 28%) (administered by NamRA). Confirm the current rate with NamRA.
More on Namibia
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- Full Namibia compliance guide
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Reviewed June 2026 from official sources. General information only — confirm with NamRA or a registered professional.