Namibia’s 2026/27 Budget confirms a mandatory e-invoicing regime for VAT‑registered businesses, with a likely launch in 2028 or later. The system will be a real‑time clearance model integrated with the Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS), initially covering B2B transactions and potentially expanding to B2C retail. The current VAT rate remains 15%.
The launch is anticipated in 2028 or later, as the 2026/27 Budget indicates a likely delay beyond the originally planned 2026 date.
Namibia intends a real‑time clearance‑style model integrated with its Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS), requiring real‑time transmission and validation of invoice data.
The mandate initially targets VAT‑registered businesses, with a focus on B2B transactions and a potential later extension to B2C retail cash registers.
Namibia’s current VAT rate is 15%.
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