About Us

The Namibia Revenue Agency Act, Act 12 of 2017 was gazette on 12 December 2017.

The Namibia Revenue Agency Act provides for the establishment of the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) and the powers, functions and management of NamRA.

NamRA is established as a legal person and may inter alia sue and be sued, enter into agreements, hold property and appoint staff. NamRA is established as an agent of the State for the assessment of tax and collection of State revenue under the supervision and direction of the Minister of Finance.

The Ministry of Finance has merged the Department of Inland and Revenue and the Directorate of Customs & Excise into a semi-autonomous Revenue Agency – the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA).

As per the Namibia Revenue Agency Act 12 of 2017, NamRA holds the following powers and functions:

Our Vision

To be a World-Class Revenue Agency, Serving with Passion to Positively Impact the Livelihoods of Every Namibian.

Our Mission

We administer and enforce the Tax and Customs laws of Namibia with consistency, fairness, efficiency and effectiveness with a focus on the needs of each taxpayer and trader.

Our Values

We are guided by a common set of values or principles that underpin our culture and all our actions. Our values are:

Integrity
 We have set ourselves, high ethical standards in the execution of our duties and strive to do what is right in all circumstances.

Fairness
We treat everyone in the same situation equally.

Diversity
 We recognise and appreciate differences in ethnicity, background, age, skills, perspectives, and education. We believe that a diverse workforce is one of our biggest assets.

Efficiency
We continuously identify and develop solutions to address inefficiencies in our processes, systems, and operations.

Agility
 We believe in the concept of continuous improvement, embracing change, leveraging on Information Communication Technology (ICT), and always ready to respond to the demand of digital transformation.
 

Latest Announcements

NamRA Takes Services to OndangwaPublish Date: 3 July 2025

NamRA Takes Services to Ondangwa


NamRA shares its journey at FfD4Publish Date: 2 July 2025

NamRA shares its journey at FfD4


Publish Date: 27 June 2025

Turning tax into transformation: How ATAF is powering Africa’s development from within

Across Africa, the path to development is paved not just by foreign aid or external debt but increasingly by the strategic mobilisation of domestic public resources. For over a decade, the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) has been a driving fo


NamRA drives eAR awareness Publish Date: 17 June 2025

NamRA drives eAR awareness

Across Africa, the path to development is paved not just by foreign aid or external debt but increasingly by the strategic mobilisation of domestic public resources. For over a decade, the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) has been a driving fo


Publish Date: 12 June 2025

NamRA’s strategic preparedness for taxing the Extractive Sector

Administering government revenue from the extraction of non-renewable natural resources presents special difficulties but with the right skills and strategy, maximum gains can be generated. It’s crucial to build strong capacity, to optimize


Publish Date: 6 June 2025

Joint Communiqué on the occasion of the Joint Steering Committee Meeting on the establishment of Katima Mulilo OSBP

Joint Communiqué on the occasion of the Joint Steering Committee Meeting on the establishment of a One Stop Border Post at Katima Mulilo Border Post, held from 4 - 5 June 2025 in Livingstone, Republic of Zambia NamRA Commissioner Sam SHIV


NamRA Leads Delegation to Zambia for One Stop Border Post TalksPublish Date: 3 June 2025

NamRA Leads Delegation to Zambia for One Stop Border Post Talks

Joint Communiqué on the occasion of the Joint Steering Committee Meeting on the establishment of a One Stop Border Post at Katima Mulilo Border Post, held from 4 - 5 June 2025 in Livingstone, Republic of Zambia NamRA Commissioner Sam SHIV


Publish Date: 30 May 2025

Invitation - Information Sharing Session on Customs Bond Management Policy

The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) invites Clearing Agents, Customs and Excise Warehouse Operators, Transit Operators, Temporary Imports Operators and Credit Facility Operators to an information sharing session on the new Customs Bond Management Poli


Publish Date: 12 May 2025

NamRA Communique Wagon - Newsletter (January - March) 2025

Welcome to the latest issue of the NamRA Communique Wagon January to March 2025 Vol. 18 Edition. This quarterly newsletter highlights major developments, activities and achievements from across the Authority during the last quarter of 2025.


Publish Date: 12 May 2025

Public Notice - Mandatory Submission of Pre-Clearance Documents at Katima Mulilo Border Post

Public Notice - Mandatory Submission of Pre-Clearance Documents at Katima Mulilo Border Post The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) hereby informs all Clearing Agents operating at the Katima Mulilo Border Post that all goods declarations and supporting


Publish Date: 8 May 2025

Trustco Group Holdings Ltd vs NamRA court case findings

The Trustco Group of Companies (Trustco), being the Holding Company and 42 subsidiaries took the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) to court on account of “two decisions” by NamRA, relating to the demand for payment of outstanding tax


Publish Date: 27 March 2025

Media Release | NamRA reaffirms commitment to revenue mobilization following tabling of the 2025/6 National Budget

NamRA reaffirms its commitment to revenue mobilization following the tabling of the 2025/26 National Budget. Through innovative solutions like e-invoicing and the successful Tax Amnesty Programme, we continue to strengthen tax compliance for national


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Board of Directors

Chairperson Anna Nakale-KawanaDeputy Chairperson Stefan HugoMember Shirene BamptonMember Adv. Dennis KhamaMember Sam SHIVUTE


Executive Management

Commissioner Sam SHIVUTEChief Legal Officer Nadine du PreezHead: Domestic Taxes Mahnaem HaidulaChief Information Officer Melanie TjijendaChief Strategic Communications and Support Engagements Steven Yarukeekuro Ndorokaze


Administering Legislations

The tax laws, outlined below, are from the commencements of Namibia Revenue Agency Act administered by NamRA. To establish the Namibia Revenue Agency and to provide for its powers, functions and management; and to provide for incidental matters. Arr


Non Compliance

Non-compliance is the failure or refusal to act in accordance with a law, regulation, or terms of a contract. In this regard, it is the failure or refusal to comply with the tax laws of Namibia. Non-compliance with tax laws includes a range of activ


Procurement

DOWNLOAD BIDDING DOCUMENTS Notice to Bidders - Extension of Deadline for Bid Submissions Procurement of Entreprise Resource System for operations of Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA), Procurement Reference No:SC/RFP/NAMRA/01-06-2025 Bid Invita


Privacy Policy

This page aims to inform you of our policies regarding the collection, use and disclosure of Personal Data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data. The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) (“us”, &am


Terms and Conditions

The rules as well as the terms and conditions hereunder are binding and enforceable against all persons that access the NamRA website or any part thereof. If you do not agree to the rules and these terms and conditions, you must leave this website n


Bilateral Agreements

Bilateral Agreements: Namibia-Botswana DTAA Namibia-France DTAA


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