Tax Amnesty

Tax Amnesty Programme

eCoO

E-Certificate of Origin

TVS Launch

TVS Launch

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: 1 December 2023

Time Release Study Report

As part of its strategic pillar of enhancing trade facilitation, the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA), in collaborative efforts with key border agencies, including the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security; Ministry of Agriculture,


Publish Date: 30 November 2023

Call for Enumerators

The National Technical Working Group (NTWG) in collaboration with the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Secretariat will be conducting a Time Release Study (TRS) at the Trans Kalahari Border Post. This study aims to measure the average rel


Publish Date: 29 November 2023

NamRA Online Corner - VAT presentation

NamRA Online Corner - VAT Presentation for 29 November 2023. 


Publish Date: 15 November 2023

NamRA Online Corner: Handling of Imported Goods at Airports Processes & Procedures

NamRA Online Corner: Handling of Imported Goods at Airports Processes & Procedures


Publish Date: 8 November 2023

NamRA Communique Wagon - November 2023

NamRA Communique Wagon - Vol 12


Publish Date: 7 November 2023

Public Notice- ITAS and AsycudaWorld Downtime

Temporary Downtime: Integrated Tax Administration System and AsycudaWorld During this maintenance period, we will be conducting essential updates and improvements to ensure the reliability and performance of ITAS and AsycudaWorld. Unfortunately, th


Publish Date: 6 November 2023

NamRA in Brief - NamRA recognised for its Outstanding Work at African Tax Administration Forum


Publish Date: 1 November 2023

NamRA Online Corner: Registration and Licensing of Clearing Agents, Warehouses, Transit & Temporary Import Bonds

NamRA Online Corner: Registration and Licensing of Clearing Agents, Warehouses, Transit & Temporary Import Bonds


Publish Date: 1 November 2023

Public Notice - Submission of Appeals and Objections

Public Notice - Submission of Appeals and Objections


Publish Date: 31 October 2023

Media Release - NamRA and Bank of Namibia activate Trade Verification System

Namibia Revenue Agency and the Bank of Namibia have jointly introduced a transformative digital initiative set to redefine trade operations within Namibia. The much-anticipated Trade Verification System (TVS) is scheduled to be officially unveiled on


Publish Date: 30 October 2023

Public Notice - ASYCUDAWorld System changes relating to implementation of the Trade Verification System

Please note, following the implementation of TVS, NamRA has made several changes to the ASYCUDAWorld System.


Publish Date: 27 October 2023

Public Notice - Special clearing desk at the Hosea Kutako International Airport

Special clearing desk at the Hosea Kutako International Airport Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) is committed to providing efficient and timely services to our esteemed taxpayers.To expedite the clearing process on e-commerce goods (imports by small t