Payroll and employee tax in Malawi

If you run payroll in Malawi, you withhold employee income tax and remit it to Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA), and contribute to pension contributions under the Pension Act. Declare and pay it on the cycle Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) sets.

Monthly payroll duties

1 Withhold employee income tax and pay it to Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA).
2 Contribute to pension contributions under the Pension Act.
3 Keep payroll records and issue payslips / tax certificates.

Frequently asked questions

How is employee tax paid in Malawi?

You withhold it from salaries and remit it to Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA), with social-security contributions to pension contributions under the Pension Act.