Free business tools for Mozambique — create invoices, quotes, receipts and payslips
Doing business in Mozambique
Many businesses in Mozambique operate as sole proprietors or registered companies, with Portuguese as the usual language of business documents. Depending on turnover and activity, businesses may need to register for VAT (IVA), which is charged at a standard rate of 16%. Keeping clear, official documents is an important part of doing business in Mozambique.
Documents every Mozambican business needs
- Invoices (facturas) to request payment
- Quotations (orçamentos/cotações) to propose prices before work starts
- Receipts (recibos) to confirm payments received
- Payslips for employees
- Purchase orders for buying from suppliers
VAT (IVA) in Mozambique
The standard VAT rate in Mozambique is 16% (reduced from 17% to 16% in January 2023). VAT-registered businesses should show IVA clearly on invoices and receipts, with their NUIT tax number. For current registration rules, check the Autoridade Tributária de Moçambique (AT) website.
Payslips and payroll in Mozambique
Employers in Mozambique commonly provide monthly payslips showing gross salary, deductions and net pay. Common deductions include IRPS income tax withholding and INSS social security contributions. Payslips help employees prove income and help employers keep clean payroll records.
Why use jmDoc in Mozambique
- Supports Mozambican Metical (MZN) by default
- Free to use, with no sign-up required
- Fast, clean PDF documents you can print or share
Frequently asked questions
What documents do businesses in Mozambique need?
Most businesses need invoices, quotations, receipts, payslips and sometimes purchase orders to request payment, propose prices, confirm payments and keep clean records.
What is the VAT rate in Mozambique?
The standard VAT (IVA) rate in Mozambique is 16%, reduced from 17% in January 2023. VAT-registered businesses should show IVA clearly on invoices and receipts.
Can I create an invoice for my business in Mozambique for free?
Yes. jmDoc's invoice generator for Mozambique is free, supports MZN and VAT at 16%, and requires no sign-up.
Do these tools support Mozambican Metical (MZN)?
Yes. All Mozambique tools default to MZN, and every tool supports 90+ world currencies.