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Welcome to the Namibia Revenue Agency

The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) is the nation’s tax collecting authority.

Established in terms of the Namibia Revenue Agency Act 12 of 2017 as an autonomous agency, we are responsible for administering the Namibian tax laws and customs and excise services. Our outcomes are:

Find out more about NamRA

Individual Tax

In Namibia all individuals are treated the same for tax purposes, regardless of their marital status, gender and age. Trusts, deceased and insolvent estates are also taxed on the same basis as individuals. Individuals subject to tax include, but ar


Business Tax

Business Income Tax is a tax collected from companies. The tax amount is based on the net income businesses obtain while exercising their business activity, normally during one business year. Namibia operates on a source-based tax system, meaning th


Investors Info Pack

Foreign investors looking at setting up business in Namibia need to consider several factors. Factors which include, but are not limited to, inter alia the Namibian Tax System, immigration requirements for individuals, exchange control regulations f


Customs & Excise

Customs and Excise aims to facilitate and control the movement of all goods involved in international trade. Customs and Excise is mandated to promote the security and facilitation of international trade, transport and people, including simp


Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Cargo Manifest?

What is Gross Income?

What is Value-Added Tax?

What is ASYCUDA?

What is the Export Processing Zone (EPZ)?

Who is classified as a taxpayer representative?

What is the Inspection Act?

What does re-importation in the same state mean?

What is the ATA Carnet?

What are Export Processing Zone Enterprises and Certificates?

What does NAMSAD mean?

What is a surety bond?

Latest Announcements

Publish Date: 19 September 2023

Media Release | Court orders forfeiture of vehicles to the state

Media Release | Court orders forfeiture of vehicles to the state


Publish Date: 15 September 2023

Public Notice - Declaration and payment of freight tax

Public Notice - Declaration and payment of freight tax


Publish Date: 14 September 2023

Public Notice - NamRA to release Menzies Aviation cargo

Public Notice - NamRA to release Menzies Aviation cargo


Publish Date: 7 September 2023

NamRA activates reward system to combat revenue evasion.

The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) hereby announces the implementation of a comprehensive Reward System Policy, aimed at incentivising NamRA staff members and individuals who collaborate in identifying and reporting cases of evasion of duties and tax


Publish Date: 26 July 2023

Media Release | Attempted bribery of NamRA official results in arrest of two suspects.

Media Release - Attempted bribery of NamRA official results in arrest of two suspects


Publish Date: 20 July 2023

ASYCUDAWorld System Downtime

ASYCUDAWorld System Downtime The above subject bears reference. This memo serves to inform all NamRA's internal and external stakeholders of svstem maintenance on the ASYCUDAWorld System scheduled for Friday, 21st July 2023, from 18h00 to


Publish Date: 20 July 2023

Media Release - NamRA Updates Progress on Fraudulent Refund Scam Investigation

Media Release - NamRA Updates Progress on Fraudulent Refund Scam Investigation


Publish Date: 20 July 2023

Clarifications for Pension Benefit Consultancy Bid

SUBJECT: CLARIFICATIONS ON THE PROCUREMENT OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR NAMRA PROVIDENT FUND – PROCUREMENT REF NO: CS/RB/NAMRA/01-3/2023 This communique serves to provide clarification sought by prospective bidders pertaining to the service


Publish Date: 19 July 2023

NamRA Communique Wagon - July 2023

NamRA Communique Wagon July 2023


Publish Date: 18 July 2023

NamRA Tax Cafe - Tax takeaways when operating a philanthropic organisation

The generous work done by entities created to help advance social causes is recognised and applauded by NamRA. In doing so and with our commitments to positively impact the livelihood of every Namibia, we believe it is important to share key takeaway


Publish Date: 5 July 2023

AsycudaWorld Maintenance

AsycudaWorld Maintenance


Publish Date: 3 July 2023

NamRA to Scrutinise Zero Tax Returns

NamRA to Scrutinise Zero Tax Returns The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has noticed that several businesses continuously submit zero-tax returns, essentially indicating that no profits were recorded for the relevant tax years.  From 2017