Standard 18%, reduced 16% (B2C digital services), zero-rated exports. Exempt: healthcare, education. Calculate VAT-inclusive, VAT-exclusive, reverse VAT.
Tanzania's standard VAT rate is 18%. A reduced rate of 16% applies to B2C digital services and specific supplies. Exports are zero-rated.
VAT-exempt services include healthcare, education, financial services, and insurance. These do not charge or collect VAT.
Divide the total by 1.18 to get the net, then subtract net from total for VAT. This calculator does this automatically in "Remove VAT" mode.
Businesses with annual turnover exceeding TZS 100 million must register for VAT. Smaller businesses may register voluntarily.
Monthly VAT returns must be filed with TRA by the 20th of the following month. Quarterly filing may be available for smaller businesses.
Yes, registered VAT-paying businesses can reclaim input VAT paid on business purchases. Exempt suppliers cannot reclaim VAT.
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