Derick Tsimba

Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) is offering rebate of duty on goods donated to associations and organisations in Zimbabwe involved in charitable or welfare work.

The country has been affected by Cyclone Idai causing a trail of destruction which has led to the country to seek for assistance from the international community, said Zimra

“Zimbabwe is amongst the Southern African countries that were affected by Cyclone Idai which caused a trail of destruction that has affected human, animal life, and infrastructure.  The President of Zimbabwe Cde Emmersson Mnangagwa has made an appeal to individuals, corporates, civic society and the international community to provide assistance to the affected communities mainly in Chimanimani, Chipinge and Bikita.

“ZIMRA administers regulations which give relief on duties on imported goods donated by international organisations, and to associations and organisations in Zimbabwe involved in charitable or welfare, in terms of Sections 103 and 124 of the Customs and Excise (General) Regulations published in Statutory Instrument 154 of 2001, respectively. The qualifying goods should be for free distribution to people in need. Interested organisations are encouraged to take advantage of these rebates provided for in the cited sections of Regulations in order to reduce any burden of duty payments at this time of need,” said the Authority.

The tax rebate offered by ZIMRA on donations towards Cyclone Idai victims ensures that clearing of donated goods are done without delay and goods are quickly delivered to Cyclone Idai victims.