1. What is MRA?
The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) is an Agency of the
Government of Malawi responsible for assessment, collection
and accounting for tax revenues. It was formed to improve on
the functions previously carried out by Departments of Customs
and Excise, and Income Tax. The MRA collects the
following types of taxes:
- Income Tax,
- Non-Resident Tax,
- Fringe Benefit Tax,
- Import Duty,
- Excise Duty and
- Surtax, among others.
The MRA operates on a commercial basis with
an independent Board of Directors. Employees of the MRA are
drawn from both the public and private sectors. Selection of
employees is carefully done to meet the aims and objectives of
the MRA which demand a high degree of professionalism and
integrity.
The properly trained and motivated employees
of the MRA provide a professional, efficient and
effective tax service, and a fair treatment to the taxpayers.
2. MISSION STATEMENT
To contribute to national
development through cost effective, equitable and effective
enforcement of revenue laws and to continuously provide
quality service to all stakeholders.
3. FUNCTIONS OF
MALAWI REVENUE AUTHORITY
- Provide improved taxpayer service.
- Promote voluntary tax compliance to the
highest degree.
- Administer and enforce tax laws.
- Counteract tax fraud.
- Advise Government on matters of tax
policy.
4. ORGANIZATION
STRUCTURE
The MRA is overseen by a Board of Directors and headed by a
Commissioner General, whose function is to provide leadership,
strategic direction and control. In the performance of these
functions, the Commissioner General is supported by the
following officers:
- Commissioner of Customs and Excise
- Commissioner of Income Tax
- Director of Tax Audit and Investigations
- Director of Information Technology
- Director of Policy, Planning and Research
- Director of Finance and Administration
- Board Secretary/Chief legal counsel
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