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ZIMRA Tax Deadline Calendar 2026

A practical planning guide for common ZIMRA dates. Always confirm against the latest ZIMRA public notice or your tax adviser before filing.

Quarterly Payment Dates (QPDs)

QPDDue DateCovers
QPD 125 March 20261 Jan - 31 Mar
QPD 225 June 20261 Apr - 30 Jun
QPD 325 September 20261 Jul - 30 Sep
QPD 425 December 20261 Oct - 31 Dec

QPD dates are commonly published through ZIMRA notices. Confirm penalties and interest against the latest ZIMRA guidance before advising clients.

VAT Return Deadlines (2026)

PeriodDue Date
Jan 202610 Feb
Feb 202610 Mar
Mar 202610 Apr
Apr 202610 May
May 202610 Jun
Jun 202610 Jul
Jul 202610 Aug
Aug 202610 Sep
Sep 202610 Oct
Oct 202610 Nov
Nov 202610 Dec
Dec 202610 Jan 2027

Local 2026 ZIMRA notice extracts in this repository list VAT returns and payments as due on the 10th of each month.

PAYE (Monthly)

MonthDue Date
Jan 202610 Feb
Feb 202610 Mar
Mar 202610 Apr
Apr 202610 May
May 202610 Jun
Jun 202610 Jul
Jul 202610 Aug
Aug 202610 Sep
Sep 202610 Oct
Oct 202610 Nov
Nov 202610 Dec
Dec 202610 Jan 2027

PAYE covers the previous month's salaries. Due on the 10th of each month.

Annual Deadlines

ReturnDue Date
Annual Income Tax Return (2025 tax year)30 April 2026
Annual VAT Return31 January 2027
NSSA Annual Return31 March 2026
PRAZ RenewalAnnually from registration date

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