Tax Authority 

Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA)

Applicability

Applicable to all VAT-registered taxpayers, regardless of turnover. Applicable to all B2B & B2C transactions.

Governing Laws

Zambia Revenue Authority

Dedicated E-Invoice Platform

Smart Invoice platform which is accessible via web portal and software applications

Implementation Timeline 

Initially mandated from July 1, 2024, with a grace period until September 30, 2024. Penalties
for non-compliance enforced from October 1, 2024.

Storage and Archiving Requirements

Invoices must be maintained as per ZRA regulations

E-Invoice Format 

Primarily XML for data transmission

Digital Signature Requirement

No specific requirement for a digital signature.

E-Invoice Model

Centralized Exchange model with real-time reporting to ZRA.

Based on Peppol

No

E-Invoice Transaction Flow 

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