Guides to ZIMRA fiscalisation & tax compliance.
Plain-English explainers for Zimbabwean businesses and their accountants — how FDMS works, what fiscal devices do, and how to stay on the right side of VAT.
Choosing a POS in Zimbabwe: A 10-Point Checklist
Ten questions to ask before you buy a POS: ZIMRA fiscalisation, USD and ZiG, offline selling, EcoCash, stock, support and price.
Guide · FiscalisationPower Cut or No Network: What to Do So You Stay Compliant
What ZIMRA expects when your fiscal device fails, the power goes or the network drops: the 8-hour rule, backup power, and an outage plan.
Guide · FiscalisationFiscal Day and Z-Report in Plain English
What a fiscal day is, what the Z-report shows, why ZIMRA checks it, and a simple end-of-day routine so your till closes cleanly.
Guide · FiscalisationRefunds, Returns and Discounts: Credit Notes Explained
How to handle refunds, returns, discounts and price changes on fiscalised sales, and the mistakes that cause trouble.
Guide · VATVAT Went to 15.5%: What Changed for Your Shop
Zimbabwe's VAT rose from 15% to 15.5% on 1 January 2026. How to calculate it, what it means for your prices and till, and other changes to know.
Guide · VATWhy a Bad Supplier Invoice Can Cost You Money
From 2026, ZIMRA only allows input VAT on supplier invoices that are Valid on FDMS. What a bad invoice costs and how to protect your claims.
Guide · FiscalisationVirtual Fiscalisation vs a Fiscal Device: Which Is Right for Your Business?
Fiscal cash registers, fiscal printers, signature devices and virtual fiscalisation compared: costs, pros and which fits your shop.
Guide · FiscalisationDo I Need to Fiscalise if I Am Not VAT Registered?
Who must fiscalise in Zimbabwe, the US$25,000 VAT registration threshold, and how to prepare before you cross the line.
Guide · VATWhat Must Be on a Fiscal Tax Invoice in 2026
The full checklist for a valid ZIMRA fiscal tax invoice: required details, buyer information, the QR code and the new legal definition.
Guide · VATHow to Check if a Receipt Is Valid Before You Claim VAT on It
Scan the QR code, check it says Valid, and match the details. A 2-minute check that protects your VAT claims on every supplier invoice.
Guide · PenaltiesZIMRA Fiscalisation Penalties: What It Costs per Till, per Day
How much ZIMRA can fine you for not fiscalising: US$25 per till per day, the OK Zimbabwe case, the hidden costs, and how to avoid a penalty.
Guide · FiscalisationWhat Is Fiscalisation? A Simple Guide for Zimbabwean Businesses (2026)
Fiscalisation explained in plain English: who must do it, how it works with ZIMRA's FDMS, the penalties, and how to start.
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