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Last updated : 11.05.2026
Expense rules in Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe applies VAT at 15%. Multi-currency economy (USD majority + ZiG), chronic inflation.
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1Expense rules & reclaimable VAT
VAT 15% single rate. USD widely used, ZiG (Zimbabwe Gold) introduced in 2024.
| Category | VAT | Reclaim | Cap / Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meals | 15% | Deductible | Tax invoice + BP |
| Lodging | 15% | Deductible | BP |
| Alcohol | 15% | Limited | Excluded |
| Fuel | 15% | Deductible | Invoice |
| Transport | 15% | Deductible | Taxi/airfare |
| Gifts | 15% | Non-deductible | Cap |
Receipt
Tax invoice
BP mandatory
Currency
USD recommended
ZiG variable
SourcesZimbabwe Revenue Authority
2Mileage allowance
Actual.
| Mode | Allowance | Cap | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal car | – | Fuel | Invoice |
| Company car | – | Card | – |
| Taxi | – | 100% receipt | Invoice |
Tracking
Logbook
Date, distance
SourcesZimbabwe Revenue Authority
3Per diem and travel allowances
Company policy in USD.
| Destination | Meal | Lodging / night | Daily rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | $22 | $80 | $130 |
| Bulawayo | $20 | $70 | $115 |
| Victoria Falls | $25 | $90 | $150 |
| Other | $17 | $60 | $95 |
Currency
USD / ZiG
ZiG inflation crisis
SourcesZimbabwe Revenue Authority
4Foreign VAT recovery
Residents only.
| Zone | Mechanism | Deadline | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident | Credit | Monthly | Return |
| Non-resident | None | – | Final cost |
| SEZ | Incentives | Per approval | Regime |
Limitations
6 years
Keep
SourcesZimbabwe Revenue Authority
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