Countries — Southern Africa

Doing business in Namibia

What a company here has to file, who it answers to, and when. Free to read, no account needed.

8
obligations tracked
15
regulating bodies

Market

Southern Africa

Next due

Oct 20, 2026

Withholding tax return · 3 days

Filed with

NAMRA

Regulators

15 bodies

across tax, registry and sector

What you'll have to file

The ones that cost the most to miss, soonest first.

All Namibia deadlines →

Withholding tax return

Businesses paying royalties, non-residents or for services

NAMRA Oct 20, 2026 in 3 days

Monthly PAYE remittance

All employers

NAMRA Oct 20, 2026 in 3 days

VAT return

VAT-registered businesses

NAMRA Oct 25, 2026 in 8 days

Who regulates you

The bodies a company in Namibia answers to, and what each is responsible for.

ACC Investigates corruption; promotes ethical conduct in public and private sectors.

BoN

BIPA The functions of BIPA are, to be the central focal point for the registration, administration and protection of businesses, commercial and industrial properties rights,

CPBN Oversees public procurement; ensures transparency, fairness, and value-for-money in government contracting.

CRAN Regulates telecommunications, broadcasting, and postal services; promotes fair access and competition

ECB Historically regulated electricity generation and distribution. Currently being phased into NERA.

MHSS Oversees public health policy, medical licensing, and pharmaceutical regulation.

NaCC Promotes fair competition; investigates anti-competitive practices; reviews mergers and acquisitions

NERA Regulates electricity and energy supply; sets tariffs; issues licenses

NAMFISA Regulates non-bank financial institutions (insurance, pensions, micro-lending); ensures consumer protection and market integrity

NFIC Prevents money laundering and terrorist financing; collects and shares financial intelligence.

NMRC Regulates medicines and medical devices; ensures safety and efficacy

NamRA Administers tax laws; collects revenue; promotes tax compliance and education.

NSIQO Coordinates standardization and quality control efforts.

NSI Develops and enforces national standards; promotes quality assurance and product safety.

Who you can appoint

A company has to appoint people who hold a licence. These bodies issue them.

Never
miss one.

We email you ahead of each Namibia deadline, early enough to act on it.