Tanzania indirect-tax changes
Every confirmed VAT, GST and e-invoicing change we have recorded for Tanzania, newest first. Each one carries its official source and the date it takes effect.
The record 10 changes
- 1 Jan 2027 Zanzibar sets an 18% VAT on non-resident digital services, with collection deferred to January 2027
- 6 Aug 2026 Tanzania zero-rates subcontracted cross-border transport services
- 1 Jul 2026 Tanzania exempts mining framework-agreement construction supplies from VAT, until production starts
- 1 Jul 2026 Tanzania swaps a VAT Act section 11 proviso for a condition the Minister can set by Gazette order
- 1 Jul 2026 Tanzania revises its VAT exemption schedule for pet food, fishing yarn, aircraft parts and cotton garments
- 1 Jul 2026 Correction: Tanzania's VAT withholding rate is 3% on goods and 6% on services, not 15% and 12%
- 1 Jul 2026 Tanzania deems the digital marketplace operator the supplier of electronic services
- 1 Jul 2026 Tanzania exempts imports of LPG smart meters and EV charging stations from VAT
- 1 Jul 2026 Tanzania splits VAT withholding at 15% on goods and 12% on services, with a new monthly statement
- 1 Jul 2026 Tanzania — Digital services rate increase
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