Here we outline the procedures for applying for the rebate:-
Driver’s licence
Invoice of vehicle purchased
Payslip
Proof of residence
In terms of statutory instrument 52 of 2019, a serving public Servant of Zimbabwe who has been in the Civil Service Commission for not less than ten years and not undergoing any disciplinary proceedings can benefit from the rebate.
The rebate is for vehicles intended solely for the private use and not for commercial or trade purposes and it should not be more than 10 years old when it is imported or taken out of bond. The maximum import value (Cost, Insurance and Freight) (VDP) should be less than US$10000. The rebate shall be granted on one vehicle once in five years. [post_ads]
Here we outline the procedures for applying for the rebate:-
- The applicant pays for their vehicle first or reserves it so that they get an Invoice / proforma invoice.
- The applicant then writes an application letter to the relevant Ministry furnishing them with the following:
- Driver’s licence
- Invoice of vehicle purchased
- Payslip
- Proof of residence
- The respective Ministry will then vet the applicant and if successful write a recommendation letter to the Public Service Commission.
- The Public Service Commission also vets the papers and if successful, they issue a recommendation to the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development.
- If the applicant is successful, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development issues a letter authorising the applicant to import under rebate and the copies are submitted to the Commissioner of the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA).
- The applicant then approaches the local ZIMRA office close to where they stay or work and make an application requesting the rebate.
Zimra then issues a free rebate letter which the applicant produces when importing the vehicle at the point of entry following all procedures relating to preclearance. [post_ads_2]
FAQs About Rebate Free For Civil Servants
Q - Are Kombis and trucks allowed?
A - No. As they are commercial vehicles.
Q - What is meant by 10 years old.
A - If we are in the year 2024, you should buy a vehicle manufactured in the year 2014+. Ummmm, 2015 to be safe. Clue: Buy the latest new shape.
Q - Do civil servants have only to import cars from Japan or also from SA?
A - Everywhere.
Q - Is the driver's licence a requirement?
A - Of course, duh.
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