Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Waives Import Duty for South Africa Returnees, Imposes Strict Conditions to Curb Abuse
GOVERNMENT has announced a special duty waiver for Zimbabweans returning from South Africa, but has imposed strict conditions aimed at preventing "abuse by non-qualifying individuals". Addressing journalists in Harare, Monday, Information Minister Soda Zhemu said the waiver covers personal and household goods, commercial equipment and one motor vehicle per returnee. However, he said only vehicles purchased before December 31, 2022, and at least 10 years old will qualify for the rebate.
- ▪GOVERNMENT has announced a special duty waiver for Zimbabweans returning from South Africa, but has imposed strict conditions aimed at preventing "abuse by non-qualifying individuals".
- ▪Addressing journalists in Harare, Monday, Information Minister Soda Zhemu said the waiver covers personal and household goods, commercial equipment and one motor vehicle per returnee.
- ▪However, he said only vehicles purchased before December 31, 2022, and at least 10 years old will qualify for the rebate.
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GOVERNMENT has announced a special duty waiver for Zimbabweans returning from South Africa, but has imposed strict conditions aimed at preventing "abuse by non-qualifying individuals". Addressing journalists in Harare, Monday, Information Minister Soda Zhemu said the waiver covers personal and household goods, commercial equipment and one motor vehicle per returnee. However, he said only vehicles purchased before December 31, 2022, and at least 10 years old will qualify for the rebate. Follow us on WhatsApp | LinkedIn for the latest headlines While value-added tax (VAT) will still be payable, the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) will apply flexible valuation methods to minimise the tax burden on returnees.
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