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VAT in Tanzania: add or remove 18% from any amount in TZS, with the result shown instantly.
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How to calculate VAT in Tanzania
Adding VAT to a net price
VAT = net × 18 / 100
gross = net × 1.18
Removing VAT from a gross price
net = gross / 1.18
VAT = gross − net
Do not subtract 18% from the total to find the net price — divide by 1.18 instead. Subtracting the percentage removes too much, because VAT is only 15.25% of the gross amount.
VAT rates in Tanzania
The standard VAT rate in Tanzania is 18%. There are no reduced rates: the same percentage applies to every taxable sale. This is above the average for Africa (16.4%). Worldwide ranking by standard rate: #50 of 159 countries.
| Rate | Type |
|---|---|
| 18% | Standard rate |
Official source: tra.go.tz. Rates checked: October 2026.
VAT examples in TZS
Common amounts with 18% VAT added:
| Net | VAT 18% | Gross |
|---|---|---|
| 10,000 TZS | 1,800 TZS | 11,800 TZS |
| 50,000 TZS | 9,000 TZS | 59,000 TZS |
| 100,000 TZS | 18,000 TZS | 118,000 TZS |
| 500,000 TZS | 90,000 TZS | 590,000 TZS |
| 1,000,000 TZS | 180,000 TZS | 1,180,000 TZS |
| 10,000,000 TZS | 1,800,000 TZS | 11,800,000 TZS |
Removing VAT from gross prices
| Gross | Net | VAT 18% |
|---|---|---|
| 59,000 TZS | 50,000 TZS | 9,000 TZS |
| 118,000 TZS | 100,000 TZS | 18,000 TZS |
| 590,000 TZS | 500,000 TZS | 90,000 TZS |
| 1,180,000 TZS | 1,000,000 TZS | 180,000 TZS |
Questions about VAT in Tanzania
What is the VAT rate in Tanzania?
The standard VAT rate in Tanzania is 18%. There are no reduced rates: the same percentage applies to every taxable sale.
How do I add 18% VAT to a price?
Multiply the net price by 1.18. For example 500,000 TZS × 1.18 = 590,000 TZS.
How do I remove VAT from a gross price?
Divide the gross price by 1.18. For example 590,000 TZS ÷ 1.18 = 500,000 TZS net; the difference is the VAT.
What share of a gross price is VAT?
At 18%, VAT makes up 15.25% of the gross price (18 ÷ 118).