💨 Abstract

Zimbabwe’s 2026 National Budget introduces a Digital Services Withholding Tax targeting foreign digital platforms like Starlink, Bolt, and inDrive. The tax replaces VAT on imported digital services and applies to payments for satellite internet, ride-hailing fees, and other digital services. Local banks and financial institutions must deduct and remit the tax, aiming to close tax loopholes for foreign tech companies.

Courtesy: Dumani Moyo