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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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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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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.
Clearing Agents who wish to apply for the renewal of Clearing Agent Licenses for the period 1 January to 31 December 2024 must renew their Clearing Agent Licenses on or before 29 February 2024 by completing the accompanying application form for renew
Here's our latest NamRA Communique Wagon - (October - December) Vol 13 edition
NamRA Talks is an opportunity to participate in a public competition for all those who want to have their views on customs and tax related matters heard by submitting write-ups. Here are the rules and conditions related to the NamRA Talks 2024 editio
The Namibia Revenue Agency is pleased to announce the undertaking of the second Namibia Time Release Study (TRS) from 15 - 25 January 2024 at Trans Kalahari Border Post, Omaheke Region. The Time Release Study is a strategic and int