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Labor Laws in Zimbabwe

  • Annual Leave: 30 days
  • Maternity Leave: 98 days
  • Public Holidays: 15
  • Workweek: 40-44 hours per week.

Income Tax in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe has a progressive income tax with rates from 0% to 40%.

Value Added Tax (VAT) in Zimbabwe

The standard VAT Rate is 15%

Social Security in Zimbabwe

In Zimbabwe, social security contributions are mandatory for both employers and employees, primarily managed by the National Social Security Authority (NSSA).

  • NSSA Contributions:Both employers and employees contribute 4.5% of the employee's basic salary to the NSSA. This fund provides benefits for retirement, disability, and survivors.
  • WCIF Contributions:Employers contribute between 2% and 11% to the Workers Compensation Insurance Fund, depending on the risk associated with the employee's job. This fund covers work-related injuries and illnesses.
  • ZIMDEF and SDF:Employers are also required to contribute 1% of the gross wage bill to the Zimbabwe Manpower Development Fund and 0.5% to the Standards Development Fund.

Work Visas Zimbabwe

The visas available to legally work in Zimbabwe include:

Temporary Employment Permit (TEP)

  • Issued for a maximum of 3 years, renewable for up to 5 years.
  • For professionals with scarce skills, journalists, short-term workers, and foreign researchers (with prior approval from the Research Council of Zimbabwe).
  • The holder must train local Zimbabweans to develop relevant skills.

Long-Term Work Permit

  • Valid for 12 months, renewable up to a cumulative stay of 5 years.
  • For expatriates intending to work in Zimbabwe for more than 12 months.
  • Includes a job offer, police clearance, and proof of qualifications.

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