Where we work / Zimbabwe
ERPNext, FDMS fiscalisation and dual-currency books for Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe demands two hard things at once: real-time fiscalisation with buyer details, and a ledger that keeps ZiG and USD honest. ERPNext handles both, and we build the FDMS integration to match.
The FDMS mandate
ZIMRA's Fiscalisation Data Management System requires every VAT-registered operator to fiscalise, transmit buyer details in real time, and integrate with TaRMS, with a software-based virtual fiscalisation API as an approved path.
Fiscalisation established for VAT-registered operators under SI 104 of 2010
SourceFinal deadline for device upgrades, buyer-detail transmission to FDMS, and TaRMS integration under Public Notices 22 and 30 of 2025
SourceInput VAT depends on your software
Input tax claims are only permitted on fiscal tax invoices from FDMS-connected devices, bearing full buyer details and a QR code that validates on the ZIMRA portal.
How CoaleTech helps
Built for Zimbabwe, delivered from Nairobi
Statutory payroll bodies we compute for
Deductions are computed on every Salary Slip by the Payroll Africa statutory engine. Country rate tables with worked examples are published as they are verified against current legislation.
Payment rails we integrate
Collections reconcile to Payment Entries in the ledger, not to a side spreadsheet.
Proof, not promises
Kimzone Autospares
A Kenyan parts retailer runs 35,000+ SKUs with bin-rack-shelf tracking and mobile-money reconciliation, the multi-branch retail pattern Zimbabwean chains fiscalise under FDMS.
Read the case studyFrequently asked questions
Can software replace a physical fiscal device in Zimbabwe?
Yes. ZIMRA supports direct interface with FDMS through virtual fiscal devices, a software-based API path. Developers test on the FDMS platform, submit sample fiscal documents for validation, and register in the live environment once approved. We deliver this as an ERPNext integration service.
What buyer details must appear on fiscal invoices?
Since 31 May 2025, the buyer's name, address, TIN, contact information and VAT number where relevant must appear on the printed invoice and in the FDMS payload. Only compliant invoices with a QR code that validates on the ZIMRA portal support input tax claims.
How does ERPNext handle the ZiG and USD dual-currency environment?
ERPNext is natively multi-currency: every transaction carries its currency and exchange rate, and reporting consolidates or separates books per currency. That is a core platform capability, not a bolt-on, which matters when statutory reporting and trading happen in different currencies.
Does fiscalisation apply below the VAT threshold?
ZIMRA states the obligation extends to operators with annual turnover below the USD 25,000 VAT registration threshold. If you issue tax invoices in Zimbabwe, plan for FDMS compliance regardless of size.
Operating in Zimbabwe?
A discovery call covers your FDMS position, statutory payroll, and what an ERPNext rollout would look like for your team. We reply within one working day.