Tax rate on an invoice in Tanzania

The figure and where it comes from

Rates

Several

Source

PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries, last reviewed 09 September 2026

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2026-10-26

PwC: Tanzania Mainland 18% (16% for some B2C electronic payments, on hold); Zanzibar 18% for banking, postal and telecoms, 15% for other supplies.

Rates change, and a standard rate is not the whole story. Check with Tanzania's tax authority before you rely on it.

What this page does not cover

Reduced rates, exemptions, registration thresholds, who has to charge the tax, and whether you can charge it at all are not covered here. To work out the tax on one price, use the sales tax calculator. For the basics every invoice needs, see what to put on an invoice.

Questions

What tax rate do I put on an invoice in Tanzania?

Tanzania does not have one standard rate that this page can start your invoice at. PwC: Tanzania Mainland 18% (16% for some B2C electronic payments, on hold); Zanzibar 18% for banking, postal and telecoms, 15% for other supplies. Enter the rate that applies to your sale.

Are there reduced rates or exemptions in Tanzania?

Many countries have lower rates or exemptions for some goods and services, and thresholds below which a business does not have to charge the tax. This page gives the standard rate only. Check the source above or ask the local tax authority.

Why does the invoice not start in my currency?

The tool does not guess your currency from the country. Choose it in the settings next to the invoice.