NamRA

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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

Tax Residency Certificate

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


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?

Who is classified as a taxpayer representative?

What is the Export Processing Zone (EPZ)?

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: 16 February 2026

NamRA - Newsletter October - December 2025

Communique Wagon Newsletter – Vol. 21 (16 February 2026) This edition highlights the Finance Minister’s visit to border posts, strengthening inter-agency collaboration, and introduces NamRA’s K-9 Sniffer Dog Unit to enha


Publish Date: 5 February 2026

Public Notice - Return Duplication - 5 Feb 2026

NamRA wishes to inform taxpayers of a returns duplication issue identified on ITAS. Please refrain from submitting duplicated returns as our technical team resolves the matter. Tax Good Standing and Tax Clearance remain unaffected for compliant taxpa


Publish Date: 2 February 2026

ITAS Public Notice


Fake Vacancy Publish Date: 9 January 2026

Fake Vacancy


Publish Date: 19 December 2025

NamRA_ ZRA_ BoZ and BoN

NamRA, ZRA, BoZ and BoN Stress Data Processes Automation


Publish Date: 19 December 2025

Public Notice - Office Operating Hours - 18 Dec 2025

Public Notice - Office Operating Hours - 18 Dec 2025


Publish Date: 17 December 2025

NamRA ENGAGES SMALL-SCALE BUSINESS OPERATORS

NamRA ENGAGES SMALL-SCALE BUSINESS OPERATORS ​​​​​​​  - NamRA engaged “Order With Me” traders on customs procedures, documentation,  and compliance. Here are the key takeaways, in case you missed


Publish Date: 16 December 2025

Finance Minister applauds NamRA Staff.


Publish Date: 12 December 2025

NamRA , ZRA, BoZ and BoN Stress Data Processes Automation


Publish Date: 11 December 2025

Public Notice - Mandatory TIN on AsycudaWorld - 9 Dec 2025

Public Notice - Mandatory TIN on AsycudaWorld - 9 Dec 2025


Publish Date: 3 November 2025

NamRA Communique Wagon - Newsletter (July - September 2025)

NamRA - Newsletter (July - September 2025)


Publish Date: 13 August 2025

NamRA Values Small Business Operators

NamRA Commissioner Sam SHIVUTE, speaking at the Government Information Centre today, responded to a wide range of questions relating to compliance with revenue laws. Among these was a question on the challenges faced by small business operators, comm