Tax Amnesty Programme
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:
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The Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) is a formal document issued by the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) to taxpayers (natural and juristic) certifying their tax residency in Namibia. The TRC is generally required for the avoidance of double taxation o
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 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
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 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
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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 does NAMSAD mean?
What are Export Processing Zone Enterprises and Certificates?
What is a surety bond?
The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has launched a Whistleblower Hotline in partnership with Deloitte Namibia. This initiative, which follows the Board’s approval of NamRA’s Whistleblowing Policy, demonstrates our ongoing commitmen
The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) notes that some users are currently experiencing an issue where their tax returns are showing as "pending submission" even though they have been successfully submitted. Please be assured that this
The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) hereby announces the revision of external customs declaration and related forms under the Department of Customs and Excise. These updates are part of our ongoing strategy to rebrand and align our services with curre
The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) is pleased to announce the commencement of the pilot testing of the One Stop Border Post (OSBP) at the Trans-Kalahari/Mamuno Border Posts, effective 2 September 2024. We encourage all stakeholders, particularly tra
The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) hereby announces the suspension of licenses for clearing agents who have failed to renew clearing agent licenses for 2024, effective Wednesday 14 August 2024.
Here the latest edition of the NamRA Communique Wagon Newsletter (April-June 2024) - Vol 15
NamRA/Namibian Police officials intercept suspected cannabis in Windhoek
The public is hereby notified that the current procedures regarding the issuance of the Tax Certificate of Good Standing will remain in place until 31 March 2025. New guidelines for acquiring a Tax Certificate of Good shall only become effe
Namibia, through the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA), is proud to announce its hosting of the 39th Regional Steering Group (RSG) Meeting, to be followed by 30th Governing Council (GC) Meeting of the World Customs Organization East
Here's our latest NamRA Communique Wagon - Vol 14 (January - April)
Abraham Lincoln said, “The best way to predict your future is to create it” As a revenue agency, NamRA is at a moment in history to shape the architecture of a good fiscal social contract in Namibia. This year is marked as the &a
The Namibia Revenue Agency herewith provides an update on the ongoing Mass Tax Refund exercise that commenced in December 2023, highlighting the positive strides made and the impact on taxpayers as captured below.