Monthly, quarterly and annual obligations across the Registrar, ZIMRA and NSSA, arranged so you can build them into your own diary today.
Monthly
The monthly rhythm is payroll-driven. Deductions must be calculated, remitted and reported by their due dates, and VAT-registered operators file according to their tax period.
- PAYE deducted and remitted to ZIMRA
- NSSA contributions and returns
- VAT returns and payments where applicable
- Payroll records and payslips filed
Quarterly
Provisional tax payments fall due on the prescribed quarterly payment dates, and this is also the natural cadence for management accounts and bank reconciliations.
Businesses that reconcile quarterly rarely get surprised at year end.
Annually
Annual obligations are the ones most often missed because they arrive only once and are easy to forget.
- Annual return to the Registrar and beneficial ownership confirmation
- Income tax return and final tax computation
- Tax clearance certificate renewal
- Licence and permit renewals
- PRAZ registration maintenance where applicable
Event-driven filings
Some obligations are triggered by events rather than dates: appointing or removing a director, moving your registered office, changing ownership, or hiring your first employee.
Build a simple rule: any change to who owns, controls or can be reached at the business triggers a filing check within seven days.
Frequently asked questions
What if I miss a deadline?
File as soon as possible. Penalties usually increase with time, so early remedial action limits the cost.
Do dormant companies have deadlines?
Yes — annual returns and nil tax returns still apply.
Can Amashad track these for me?
Yes, we maintain a compliance calendar for the entities we register and manage.
This guide is general information, not legal or tax advice. Zimbabwe's principal company law is the Companies and Other Business Entities Act [Chapter 24:31], available at ZimLII.
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