ZIMRA Lists How Much You Must Pay To Transfer Ownership Of Your Vehicle In Zimbabwe
Zimbabwean motorists can now use a detailed Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) schedule to establish how much Special Excise Duty they must pay when changing ownership of a locally registered motor vehicle. The charges depend on the vehicle’s manufacturing year and engine capacity, with payments ranging from US$50 (approximately R823) to US$600 (approximately R9,878).
The schedule provides a useful reference for people buying or selling vehicles, as the amount payable differs according to the age and engine size of the car.
ZIMRA Change Of Ownership Rates For Vehicles Manufactured Between 2022 And 2026
Vehicles manufactured between 2022 and 2026 fall into the 0–4-year category.
| Engine capacity | Duty payable |
|---|---|
| 1000cc | US$300 (R4,939) |
| 1001–1500cc | US$400 (R6,585) |
| 1501–2000cc | US$500 (R8,231) |
| 2001–2500cc | US$600 (R9,878) |
| 2501–3000cc | US$600 (R9,878) |
| 3001–3500cc | US$600 (R9,878) |
| Above 3501cc | US$600 (R9,878) |
ZIMRA Vehicle Transfer Duty Rates For Older Cars
The following rates apply to older vehicles:
2016–2021 (5–10 years)
| Engine capacity | Duty payable |
|---|---|
| 1000cc | US$150 (R2,469) |
| 1001–1500cc | US$200 (R3,293) |
| 1501–2000cc | US$250 (R4,116) |
| 2001–2500cc | US$300 (R4,939) |
| 2501–3000cc | US$400 (R6,585) |
| 3001–3500cc | US$400 (R6,585) |
| Above 3501cc | US$400 (R6,585) |
2011–2015 (11–15 years)
| Engine capacity | Duty payable |
|---|---|
| 1000cc | US$75 (R1,235) |
| 1001–1500cc | US$100 (R1,646) |
| 1501–2000cc | US$150 (R2,469) |
| 2001–2500cc | US$200 (R3,293) |
| 2501–3000cc | US$200 (R3,293) |
| 3001–3500cc | US$200 (R3,293) |
| Above 3501cc | US$200 (R3,293) |
2006–2010 (16–20 years)
| Engine capacity | Duty payable |
|---|---|
| 1000cc | US$50 (R823) |
| 1001–1500cc | US$75 (R1,235) |
| 1501–2000cc | US$100 (R1,646) |
| 2001–2500cc | US$150 (R2,469) |
| 2501–3000cc | US$150 (R2,469) |
| 3001–3500cc | US$150 (R2,469) |
| Above 3501cc | US$150 (R2,469) |
2005 vehicles (above 20 years)
All engine capacities attract a flat Special Excise Duty of US$50 (R823).
How ZIMRA Says Motorists Should Pay
ZIMRA states that the Special Excise Duty is payable in United States dollars unless the vehicle transaction is concluded in Zimbabwe dollars.
The authority explains:
“The special excise shall be payable in United States dollars unless if the transaction is concluded in Zimbabwe dollars, wherein, the equivalent amounts in Zimbabwe dollars shall be applied at the prevailing exchange rate on the day of payment.”
Motorists can contact ZIMRA on WhatsApp at 0717 585 585 or email [email protected] for further clarification.
The schedule gives buyers and sellers a reference when budgeting for vehicle ownership transfers. The Rand equivalents are indicative, calculated using US$1 = R16.4628 on 5 November 2026. Actual exchange rates may differ.
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