On 15 January 2020, the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) published a notice on the reduction of the VAT rate on standard rated goods from 15% to 14.5% with effect from 1 January 2020. This includes the application of the reduced standard rate on imported goods if liable to VAT under the general regulations.

Note, the reduction of the VAT rate was included as part of the 2020 National Budge…