Zambian taxes,
bills and fees.
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Estimate and plan your personal and business finances. Free, always up to date, and based on official Zambian rates.

How it works

Zambian numbers you can trust

Every tool on Zamcalc is based on Zambian laws and official sources. Every result is accurate and verifiable, and every rate change is clearly date-stamped.

We cite every source

Each tool links to the Act, Statutory Instrument, or tariff schedule and any other relevant resource it's based on. Check any source to verify the numbers.

Updated when rates change

Zambia's governing bodies change rates, tarrifs, bands and fees periodically. We update Zamcalc immediately, and every tool shows when it was last changed.

Updated 23 Apr 2026
PAYE Calculator
Updated 14 May 2026
Vehicle Import Duty Calculator

Band-by-band breakdowns

Step-by-step breakdowns for every result, by rate, tariff tier, tax band, and fee bracket. No guesswork.

Gross Salary K10,000
NAPSA -K500
NHIMA -K100
PAYE -K1,326
Net Salary K8,074
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30 tools for every Zambian

Whether you're earning, spending, investing, saving, or planning, Zamcalc has a tool for you.

Zesco Electricity

Estimate your ZESCO bill by units consumed

Calculators Household

NHIMA

Health insurance contributions at 1%

Calculators Employment

Payroll Summary

Multi-employee PAYE, NAPSA, NHIMA and cost to company

Tools Employment

Solar Kit

Size solar panels, batteries and inverter for your home

Tools Household

Leave Days

Calculate the cash value of accrued leave days

Calculators Employment

Loan Affordability

Calculate the loan amount you can afford on your salary

Calculators Loans

VAT

Add or remove 16% Value Added Tax

Calculators Tax

Government Bonds

Estimated returns on GRZ government bonds

Calculators Investments

HELSB Loans

Estimate your student loan or calculate repayment at 10% interest

Calculators Loans

Micro Loans

Informal loan interest & total repayable

Calculators Loans

Simple Interest

Linear interest for loans, penalties & accruals

Calculators Finance

Withholding Tax

WHT on dividends, interest, royalties, fees and commissions

Calculators Tax

Bond Salary

Plan a monthly passive-income portfolio from Government Bonds

Planners Investments

Currency Rates

Live ZMW exchange rates against major currencies

Tools Finance

PAYE Tax

Income tax, NAPSA & NHIMA deductions

Calculators Tax

Savings

Calculate savings by balance, duration, deposit, rate, or progressive deposits

Calculators Finance

Treasury Bills

Returns on GRZ Treasury Bills by tenor and yield

Calculators Investments

Compound Interest

Investment growth over time

Calculators Finance

NAPSA

Pension contributions at 5% with ceiling

Calculators Employment

Road Tax

Annual RTSA vehicle licence fees by weight band

Calculators Transport

Turnover Tax

5% tax on gross sales for small businesses

Calculators Tax

Gratuity

End-of-contract gratuity for long-term employment

Calculators Employment

Mobile Money Fees

Airtel, MTN and Zamtel send & withdraw fees

Calculators Finance

Terminal Benefits

Total payout on employment termination

Calculators Employment

Overtime

Overtime pay at Employment Code Act rates

Calculators Employment

Vehicle Import Duty

ZRA duty and total landed cost for used vehicles - live exchange rates, CIF, hybrid and electric support

Calculators Transport

Rental Income Tax

Landlord tax on gross rental income - domestic & commercial

Calculators Tax

Inflation

Track Kwacha purchasing power, project the future, check salary vs CPI, or compute real return

Calculators Finance

Property Transfer Tax

PTT on land, shares, mining rights & IP transfers

Calculators Tax

Loan

Monthly repayments & total interest

Calculators Loans

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Features

More than just calculations

Share results, export records, plan in reverse, see insights, or embed on your website - everything you need from a digital finance toolkit built for Zambia.

Share with anyone, in one tap

Every calculation lives in the browser. Send to WhatsApp, copy the link, or email it - your inputs are sent with the link, and the recipient sees the same result you see.

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Export anywhere

Generate clean PDFs for your records, CSVs for spreadsheets, or print straight from the page.

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Start with the answer

Know your net pay but need the gross? Interested in a specific government bond return? Calculate using reverse mode.

Gross → Net
Net → Gross

Insights for your numbers

Every result also gives you context-aware tips - related tools, comparisons, and what your numbers mean.

Wealth-building opportunity
Investing 10% of your salary in bonds can earn you K5,000 per year.

Live currency rates

Kwacha rates updated every 2 hours - all foreign currency calculations on Zamcalc are always up to date.

USD / ZMW
Live
18.45
Updated 20:00

Embed any tool, anywhere.

Add a Zamcalc tool to your website, web app, or blog. We build the tools and keep them up to date. You keep your readers on your site.

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Results as you type.

No submit button. Change a number, see the impact in the same breath - everything runs in the browser.

Gross
K 10,000
Net K 8,074

Learn the finances

Every tool links to in-depth guides and explainers covering Zambian tax laws, tariffs, and worked examples.

Guide
How to calculate gratuity in Zambia (2026)

Frequently asked questions

Is Zamcalc free?

Yes, completely. All calculators and tools are free to use with no signup, no limits, and no hidden paywalls.

How do you keep rates up to date?

We monitor official sources - ZRA for tax bands, ZESCO for electricity tariffs, RTSA for road tax, mobile network operators for fee schedules - and update Zamcalc when rates change. Every tool shows the date it was last updated.

Are the calculations accurate?

Yes. We use the exact formulas, bands, and thresholds published by the relevant Zambian authorities. Every tool also cites the Act, Statutory Instrument, or tariff schedule it is based on so you can verify any number yourself.

Do you store my data?

No. All calculations happen in your browser. We do not store, transmit, or log any numbers you enter.

What calculators are available?

Over 25 tools across tax, employment, finance, loans, household, investments, and transport - including PAYE, gratuity, ZESCO bills, mobile money fees, government bonds, vehicle import duty, road tax, withholding tax, and live currency rates. New tools are added regularly.

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Can I share my results?

Yes. Every calculation generates a shareable link with your inputs pre-filled - share via WhatsApp, email, or just copy the URL. You can also export results to PDF or CSV.

Is there a Zamcalc mobile app?

Not yet - a native mobile app is currently in development. In the meantime, Zamcalc works on any phone browser, and you can add it to your home screen as a Progressive Web App for one-tap access. Subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to hear when the app drops.

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Can I embed Zamcalc tools on my own site?

Yes. Most calculators are available as embeddable widgets you can drop into your blog, intranet, HR portal, or product - the full tool with live results, in a single iframe tag.

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Is Zamcalc affiliated with the Zambian government?

No. Zamcalc is an independent tool, not affiliated with or endorsed by the Government of Zambia, ZRA, ZESCO, NAPSA, NHIMA, or any other official body. We use publicly available official rates and tariffs; results are informational and not official assessments. Always verify with the relevant authority before acting on them.

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