Zambia

Individual - Significant developments

Last reviewed - 25 March 2025

Recent significant developments in the taxation of individuals in Zambia are as follows:

  • Both employers and employees are required to make contributions to the National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA). The contribution rate is 5% of the employee’s total earnings (a total 10% contribution from both the employer and employee), subject to a limit as prescribed by the authority. The maximum contribution limit for 2025 is 1,708.20 Zambian kwacha (ZMW) per employee per month (i.e. a total of ZMW 3,416.40 from both the employer and employee per month).