Zambia - Get Incentives under Duty Drawback Scheme

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for Incentives under Duty Drawback Scheme in Zambia, the applicant will have to contact the Zambia Revenue Authority, please tap on the following link to view contact details: link.
2. Make sure to have all the documents that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
3. An application form will be provided to the applicant at the revenue authority office.
4. Once understanding the guideline properly, the applicant has to fill in all the necessary information in the application form.
5. Submit the application form with necessary attachments to the office.
6. Pay the fee as given in the “Fees” section of this page.
7. After the completion and verification of all the required documents, the incentive will be offered.
8. Collect the incentive permit or certificate from the office within a stipulated period of time.
   

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Required Documents

• NRC or Passport
• Previous tax clearance certificate.
• Recommendation letter from the Director General of the Zambia Development Agency.
• Financial statement of the organisation (if applicable).
• Certified copies of Bank Statements.
• Prescribed fee receipt.
  

Office Locations & Contacts

The Revenue Authority
Revenue House,
Kabwe Roundabout,
Kalambo Road
Lusaka, Zambia
Tel: +260 211 382831,+260 211 382819
Email address: [email protected]
Contact Details link.

Eligibility

An investor is considered eligible by the Commissioner-General after the Board certifies that the investor has complied fully with this Zambia Development Agency Act and any condition prescribed under Income Tax Act or Customs and Excise Act.

Fees

Application Fee: Pay as per the authority’s request.

Validity

An incentive offered will be valid for a period of five years from the grant of the licence, permit or certificate.

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Processing Time

The processing time depends on the time taken for verification of the documents submitted.

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Instructions

An investor will not be entitled to the incentives provided unless the investor holds a licence, permit or certificate of registration under the Zambia Development Agency Act.

Required Information

• Name of applicant
• Postal address
• Phone number/email
• Passport number
• NRC number
• Bill of quantities
  

Need for the Document

The incentive allows the duties paid on inputs that go into the production of exports to be refunded so that the export is not rendered uncompetitive as a result of these duties.

Information which might help

• Zambia Development Agency Act link.
• Customs & Excise Act of Zambia link.
• The purpose of the scheme is to promote exports by reducing the cost of production through refund of duties (local & import) incurred on inputs used in production of export products.
  

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