Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania
Tanzania Revenue Authority — ISO 9001:2015 Certified — Together We Build Our Nation
Tax Services

Four departments. One Authority.

TRA delivers tax administration through specialised departments serving every category of taxpayer, from cross-border traders to multinational corporations.

Department 01

Domestic Revenue

Administers Income Tax, Value Added Tax, Pay As You Earn, Stamp Duty, and Excise Duty on goods and services within Tanzania.

  • Corporate & Individual Income Tax
  • Value Added Tax (VAT)
  • Pay As You Earn (PAYE)
  • Excise Duty & Stamp Duty
Department 02

Customs & Border Control

Manages collection of import and export duties, enforces trade regulations, and facilitates legitimate trade across Tanzania's borders.

  • Import & Export Duties
  • Customs Clearance
  • Trade Facilitation
  • Border Enforcement
Department 03

Large Taxpayers

Dedicated service unit for the largest contributors to national revenue, providing relationship management and complex compliance support.

  • Key Account Management
  • Advance Tax Rulings
  • Sector-specific Compliance
  • International Tax Coordination
Department 04

Small & Medium Taxpayers

Supports the small and medium enterprise sector with simplified registration, presumptive taxation, and taxpayer education programmes.

  • Simplified Registration
  • Presumptive Tax Regime
  • SME Taxpayer Education
  • Block Management