How much does ZIMRA charge for an ITF263?

Nothing. ZIMRA issues the tax clearance certificate free of charge, but only to taxpayers whose returns and payments are up to date.

How long is a tax clearance certificate valid?

The ITF263 is issued for a tax year and must be renewed. Renewal depends on remaining compliant with returns and payments.

What happens if I trade without one?

Clients are legally required to withhold 30% of amounts payable to you and remit it to ZIMRA, which is a severe cash-flow penalty.

Can a newly registered company get a tax clearance?

Yes, provided it is registered with ZIMRA and has no outstanding returns. New entities usually obtain clearance quickly.

ITF263 tax clearance certificate cost in Zimbabwe

$50application prepared, lodged and followed up

Short answer

ZIMRA issues the ITF263 tax clearance certificate free of charge to compliant taxpayers. Amashad charges $50 to review your tax account, prepare and lodge the application and follow it up with ZIMRA until the certificate is issued — normally within 5 to 10 working days.

The ITF263 is the document that decides whether your invoices are paid in full. Without a valid tax clearance, clients must withhold 30% of every payment and remit it to ZIMRA, and PRAZ tenders will not accept your bid.

The certificate itself is free — but ZIMRA only issues it when every return is filed and every account is current. Most of the work is diagnosing and clearing what is blocking the application.

Full cost breakdown

Item	Cost	Notes
Tax clearance service (our fee)	$50	Per application
ZIMRA certificate fee	$0	Free to compliant taxpayers
Tax account status review	Included	We identify what is blocking issue
Application lodgement & follow-up	Included	Until the certificate is issued
Outstanding returns or arrears	Varies	Payable to ZIMRA — quoted before we proceed

What the price includes

Review of your ZIMRA account and return history
Identification of outstanding returns or balances blocking clearance
Preparation and lodgement of the ITF263 application
Follow-up with ZIMRA until the certificate is issued
Digital certificate delivered to your dashboard

What costs extra

Tax owed to ZIMRA and any penalties or interest
Preparation of overdue returns
Payment plan negotiation
Audit representation

Turnaround: 5 – 10 working days for a compliant taxpayer; longer where returns must first be brought up to date.

Frequently asked questions

How much does ZIMRA charge for an ITF263?: Nothing. ZIMRA issues the tax clearance certificate free of charge, but only to taxpayers whose returns and payments are up to date.
How long is a tax clearance certificate valid?: The ITF263 is issued for a tax year and must be renewed. Renewal depends on remaining compliant with returns and payments.
What happens if I trade without one?: Clients are legally required to withhold 30% of amounts payable to you and remit it to ZIMRA, which is a severe cash-flow penalty.
Can a newly registered company get a tax clearance?: Yes, provided it is registered with ZIMRA and has no outstanding returns. New entities usually obtain clearance quickly.