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 are not limited to:
• Individuals who earn a salary;
• Pensioners who earn pension income;
• Individuals who earn an income from farming activities;
• Individuals who earn an income from business activities;
• Individuals who earn a salary/pension plus extra income larger than N$ 50,000;
• Individuals who earn a salary but no PAYE is deducted by the employer;
• Any foreign individual working for an Embassy in Namibia.
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