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The Minister of Justice and Labour Relations has amended the Regulations under the Social Security Act, 1994, increasing the maximum basic salary used to calculate Monthly Social Security (MSD) contributions. The amendments were published in Government Gazette No. 8975 (Government Notice No. 236) on 15 July 2026.

Technology is transforming the way Namibian businesses operate. While the opportunities are significant, so are the risks. Businesses today rely more than ever on digital systems, cloud platforms, email and artificial intelligence to manage operations, communicate with clients and protect sensitive information. Recognising these challenges, CRVW established Innovox Digital Consulting (Pty) Ltd to provide practical technology solutions that help businesses work smarter, safer

The 2026/27 Annual Budget Speech outlines several proposed tax measures aimed at modernising Namibia's tax system, improving compliance, encouraging investment, and supporting economic growth. While some measures are still subject to legislative processes, they provide valuable insight into the government's tax priorities for the coming financial years.

One of the most common misconceptions in payroll is that an amount labelled as "non-taxable" on a payslip automatically means it is tax-free. In reality, this is not the case. Whether you use a payroll system or process payments manually, the same principle applies: unless the Income Tax Act specifically provides an exemption, any amount paid by an employer to an employee in respect of employment is taxable income.

For many businesses, the distinction between zero-rated and exempt supplies under the VAT system can be confusing. Although neither results in VAT being charged to the customer, the difference has significant implications for how businesses recover the VAT paid on their expenses.

These are proposed income tax changes that are still under discussion and are not yet in effect. This summary is provided to keep you informed and assist with planning should the proposed amendments be implemented.

The Master of the High Court, Trust Division, has implemented a new electronic case management system platform for the registration and administration of trusts. This system went live on 21 February 2025 and currently supports only new trust registrations.

For many businesses, the word audit immediately brings to mind disruption, endless document requests, and unnecessary stress. It's often viewed as a compliance exercise that simply needs to be endured.

The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has noticed that several businesses continuously submit zero-tax returns, essentially indicating that no profits were recorded for the relevant tax years.

On 22 February 2023, Finance and Public Enterprises Minister Iipumbu Shiimi, delivered the 2023/24 Budget Speech in Parliament.

The following amendments to the income tax and VAT Act were published in December 2022. Act No. 13 of 2022, which amends the Income Tax Act, Act 24 of 1981.Act No. 14 of 2022, which amends the Value-Added Tax Act, Act 10 of 2000.Act No. 10 of 2022, which amends the Stamp Duties Act, Act 15 of 1993.

Introducing Electronic Filing Tax Relief Programme