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.
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.
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.
Accountant
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Namibia
Lawyer
Law Society of Namibia
Never
miss one.
We email you ahead of each Namibia deadline, early enough to act on it.