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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


Publish Date: 19 March 2025

NamRA Online Corner - BIPA Presentation

NamRA Online Corner - Business Registration and De-registration with Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) Presentation


NamRA TIWB Launch - 18 March 2025Publish Date: 19 March 2025

NamRA launches first Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB) Programme to strengthen tax audit capacity

NamRA Online Corner - Business Registration and De-registration with Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) Presentation


Publish Date: 17 March 2025

Public Notice | Immediate Measures for Bank Account Modification Requests

NamRA has implemented new security measures for bank account modification requests to enhance the integrity of the taxpayer register. Taxpayers must now present original identification documents and bank confirmation letters when requesting changes.


Publish Date: 13 March 2025

Time Release Study (TRS) Report: Trans-Kalahari Border Post March 2025

Namibia, with support from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat, launched the Time Release Study (TRS) Report for the Trans-Kalahari Border Post today, 13 March 2025. Conducted from 15 - 25 January 2024, the study aimed to id


TRS Report TKAL Launch Publish Date: 13 March 2025

Time Release Study Report for Trans-Kalahari Border Post Highlights Shortcomings

Namibia, with support from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat, launched the Time Release Study (TRS) Report for the Trans-Kalahari Border Post today, 13 March 2025. Conducted from 15 - 25 January 2024, the study aimed to id


Publish Date: 5 March 2025

NamRA Corner - Presentation: Customs Procedures On Importation Of Telecommunication Equipments Into Namibia

NamRA Corner - Presentation: Customs Procedures On Importation Of Telecommunication Equipments Into Namibia 5 March 2025


Publish Date: 26 February 2025

NamRA Comminuque Wagon- Newsletter (October- December 2024)

Newsletter October- December 2024 


Publish Date: 12 December 2024

Practice Note 1 - Treatment of Substance and Travel Allowance

TAX TREATMENT OF SUBSISTENCE AND TRAVEL ALLOWANCE This Practice Note serves to clarify the tax treatment of subsistence and travel allowance based on Schedule 2 and Section 14 of the Income Tax Act No 24 of 1981. THE LAW Schedule 2 of the Income T


Publish Date: 9 December 2024

Rules and Conditions for NamRA TALKS 2025

Rules and Conditions for NamRA TALKS 2025  ​​​​​​​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


Publish Date: 4 December 2024

NamRA Online Corner Presentation - 4 December 2024

NamRA Online Corner Presentation - 4 December 2024


Publish Date: 21 November 2024

NamRA Warns Against Use of Fake Tax Good Standing Certificates

The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) alerts the public and all taxpayers to the increased circulation of counterfeit Tax Good Standing Certificates, which have been submitted in various processes requiring proof of good tax standing, including public p


Publish Date: 20 November 2024

NamRA Online Corner 20 Novemebr 2024 - Tax On The Sale Or Transfer Of Mineral and Petroleum Licenses and Related Companies Shares PPT

NamRA Online Corner - Tax On The Sale Or Transfer Of Mineral and Petroleum Licenses and Related Companies Shares


Publish Date: 13 November 2024

NamRA Strategic Plan 2021 - 2026

This is the Namibia Revenue Agency’s revised Strategic Plan for the years 2021 – 2026. Our commitment to effective tax administration and revenue collection remains unwavering as we embark on this journey towards operational excel


Publish Date: 22 October 2024

NamRA Comminuque Wagon - Newsletter (July - September 2024)

Here's the lastest edition of the NamRA Comminuque Wagon - Newsletter (July - September 2024) Vol.16 


Publish Date: 18 September 2024

Media Release - NamRA launches whistleblower hotline to promote transparency and integrity

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


Publish Date: 13 September 2024

Public Notice - Technical error affecting submission status of Tax returns on ITAS

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


Publish Date: 12 September 2024

Public Notice - Changes To Customs And Excise’s External Declaration And Related Forms

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


Publish Date: 12 September 2024

Public Notice - Commencement of pilot testing of the One Stop Border Post at the Trans-Kalahari /Mamuno Border Post

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


Publish Date: 14 August 2024

Public Notice - Suspension of Clearing Agent Licenses for Year 2024

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.


Publish Date: 2 August 2024

NamRA Communique Wagon - Vol 15

Here the latest edition of the NamRA Communique Wagon Newsletter (April-June 2024) - Vol 15


Publish Date: 1 August 2024

Joint Media Release - NamRA/Namibian Police intercept suspected cannabis in Windhoek

NamRA/Namibian Police officials intercept suspected cannabis in Windhoek


Publish Date: 17 June 2024

Public Notice | Extension of Transitional Arrangements – Tax Certificate of Good Standing

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


Publish Date: 16 May 2024

Media Release | Namibia hosts World Customs Organization East and Southern Africa Regional Meetings

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


Publish Date: 15 May 2024

NamRA Communique Wagon - Vol 14

Here's our latest NamRA Communique Wagon - Vol 14 (January - April)


Publish Date: 7 March 2024

NamRA Tax Cafe - NamRA Mandate Towards a Great Cause

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


Publish Date: 6 March 2024

Media Release - NamRA Provides Update on Mass Tax Refunds Exercise

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.