Country tax profile · 2026
Zambia capital gains tax
How Zambia treats capital gains
No capital gains tax. Property Transfer Tax applies: 8% on land/buildings, shares and IP; 10% on mining rights.
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for Zambia and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
How Zambia compares
57 of 197 countries we track have no capital gains tax for individuals. Zambia is one of them.
Who is a tax resident of Zambia?
Resident unless present only for a temporary purpose without intent to establish residence; automatically resident if physically present 183 days or more in the charge year.
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What is the capital gains tax rate in Zambia?
No capital gains tax. Property Transfer Tax applies: 8% on land/buildings, shares and IP; 10% on mining rights.