Tanzania, Vietnam continue income tax treaty negotiations
Officials from Tanzania and Vietnam met to further negotiations on establishing an income tax treaty on 3 December 2024. Negotiations first began in 2016. If an agreement is reached, it will be a first between the two nations. The treaty will
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Czech Republic approves tax treaty with Tanzania
The Czech government has authorised the signing of an income tax treaty with Tanzania on 21 August 2024. This income tax treaty aims to eliminate double taxation concerning taxes on income or concerning taxes on income and capital in force
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Tanzania: Finance Minister presents Budget for 2023/24 to the Parliament
On 15 June 2023, the Finance Minister presents the Budget for 2023/24 to the Parliament providing a comprehensive overview of the tax and associated measures, as well as the suggested priorities and changes for various sectors. The main tax
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IMF Report Looks at Tanzania’s Economy
On 24 April 2023 the IMF issued a report following the first review of the extended credit facility (ECF) Arrangement and the 2023 Article IV Consultation with Tanzania. Tanzania’s economic reform program is continuing well despite the
See MoreTanzania: National Assembly approves Finance Bill 2022
On 28 June 2022, the National Assembly approved Finance Bill 2022 which contains the measures of the Budget for 2022/23. The Finance Act 2022 was published on 30 June 2022 in the Tanzanian Official Gazette. This Act shall come into operation on 1
See MoreTanzania: Finance Minister presents Budget for 2022/23 to the Parliament
On 14 June 2022, the Finance Minister presents the Budget for 2022/23 to the National Assembly. This Budget highlights presents a summary of the tax and related regulatory changes. The Budget Bill is now subject to the President’s sign to become a
See MoreTanzania: National Assembly publishes Finance Bill 2021
On 12 June 2021, the National Assembly published the Finance Bill 2021, which contains the measures of Budget for 2021/22. This Act shall come into operation on 1 July 2021. The Bill proposed the following things: The definition of the term
See MoreTanzania: Revenue Authority issues new transfer pricing guideline 2020
On 1 July 2020, the Tanzania Revenue Tax Authority issued the Transfer Pricing Guidelines 2020, which provides the instructions of how to apply Transfer Pricing Regulations, 2018. It covers the guidance on the arm’s length principle, functional
See MoreTanzania: Budget 2020 proposes tax relief to employees
On 11 June 2020, the Finance Minister proposed amendments in the Income Tax Act, while tabling the budget 2020/2021 in the Parliament. The Minister is proposed to increase the salary of the employee that will increase the income threshold from
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On 11 June 2020, the Finance Minister presents the Budget for 2020/21 to the National Assembly. The Minister indicated that the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Tanzania is not as severe as compared to other countries. This budget
See MoreIMF Recommends Further Tax Reform in Tanzania
The IMF issued a report on 5 March 2020 following consultations under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. The report notes that Tanzania currently has economic growth of around 6%, with adequate reserves and manageable pubic debt
See MoreTanzania: BRELA requires all companies to be registered under 90-day deadline
The Business Registration and Licensing Agency (BRELA) issued a public notice regarding registration purposes. The notice issued for all Tanzania companies and business names that have not yet been registered through the Online Registration System
See MoreTanzania: Government publishes Finance Act, 2019
The Tanzanian Government has published the Finance Act, 2019 in the Official Gazette on 30 June 2019 and it became effective from 1 July 2019. On 13 June 2019, Philip Mpango, the Finance Minister, presented the Budget for financial year (FY)
See MoreTanzania: Finance Minister presents Budget for FY 2019/2020
On 13 June 2019, Philip Mpango, the Finance Minister of Tanzania, presented the Budget for financial year (FY) 2019/2020 to the National Assembly. The finance minister said that total domestic revenue including Local Government Authorities (LGAs)
See MoreTanzania: Finance Minister presented 2018-19 Budget
Tanzania: Finance Minister presented 2018-19 Budget 19 June 2018 The Minister of Finance and Planning, Hon. Dr. Philip I. Mpango, presented the 2018/19 Budget on June 14, 2018 to the national assembly. Some key points of the budget are given
See MoreAgreement to Create the African Continental Free Trade Area
On 21 March 2018 leaders of 44 African countries signed an agreement to create the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The agreement if implemented would remove barriers to trade, such as tariffs and import quotas, allowing the free flow
See MoreIMF report comments on economic position of Tanzania
On 10 January 2018 the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the final review of Tanzania’s economic performance under a program supported by the Policy Support Instrument (PSI). Recently Tanzania’s economy has had a mixed performance and
See MoreIMF: Report comments on the economic and fiscal situation of Tanzania
On 12 December 2017 the International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued a report following discussions with Tanzania under Article IV of its articles of agreement. A Policy Support Instrument (PSI) program was approved in 2014 and the IMF report notes
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