Company tax in Tanzania: rates and returns
Companies in Tanzania pay corporate income tax at a headline rate of 30%, administered by Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA). VAT is charged at 18% (mainland). Rates are set in the budget and change, so confirm the current figure with Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA).
What you file
- 1 An annual corporate income tax return to Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA).
- 2 VAT returns (18% (mainland)) if registered — compulsory once turnover passes TZS 200 million (mainland).
- 3 Employee taxes monthly if you pay salaries.
Frequently asked questions
What is the corporate tax rate in Tanzania?
The headline corporate income tax rate in Tanzania is 30% (administered by Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA)). Confirm the current rate with Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA).
More on Tanzania
- Register a company — Tanzania
- VAT / sales tax — Tanzania
- Hiring staff — Tanzania
- Start a business — Tanzania
- Data protection — Tanzania
- Tax clearance — Tanzania
- Empowerment / B-BBEE — Tanzania
- Licences & permits — Tanzania
- Payroll & employee tax — Tanzania
- Importing & customs — Tanzania
- Annual returns — Tanzania
- Full Tanzania compliance guide
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Reviewed June 2026 from official sources. General information only — confirm with Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) or a registered professional.