On 27 March 2020, the Ministry of Finance of Zambia has published a Statement by the Hon. Minister of Finance on COVID-19. The tax relief measures taken to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 include:

  • Suspend excise duty on ethanol for use in alcohol-based sanitizers and other medical-related commodities;
  • Remove provisions of SI 90 relating to claim of VAT on imported spare parts, lubricants and stationery to ease pressure on companies;
  • Suspend export duties on the export of concentrates in the mining sector to ease pressure on the sector;
  • Suspend export duty on precious metals and crocodile skin.