Initial Setup Tax Advice
Business Setup & Structure Advisory
To ensure smooth operations for our clients we provide a detailed legal and tax analysis of the best option to set up a business in Tanzania, the possible Tanzanian tax consequences and tax compliance obligations of the chosen structure.
- Detailed legal and tax analysis for business setup
- Tax consequences assessment for chosen structure
- Tax compliance obligations guidance
- Feasibility analysis for tax-efficient funding
- Tax incentives identification and application
- Profit repatriation strategies
- Exit structure planning and optimization
Tax Compliance Services
Compliance and reporting make huge demands on tax and finance functions. We understand that what you need is access, visibility and control. Our market-leading approach combines extensive local compliance, legal and accounting experience with a standard business compliance process.
Corporate Tax Compliance
Comprehensive support for quarterly provisional tax estimates and annual corporate income tax returns in accordance with ITA 2004.
Provisional - Computations and Returns
- Quarterly provisional tax estimates preparation
- Filing tax returns with TRA
Annual Corporate Income Tax Returns
- Review of audited financial statements
- Tax computation for taxable income
- Final tax return preparation and submission
Value Added Tax (VAT)
Monthly VAT return preparation and filing in accordance with the VAT Act 2014, ensuring timely compliance with all regulatory requirements.
- Monthly VAT return preparation and filing
- Processing through ESD/EFD machine
- Daily Z reports submission to TRA
- VAT verification for refunds
Withholding Tax
Complete withholding tax management including monthly and bi-annual returns filing and WHT certificate reviews.
Monthly Returns
- WHT payment confirmation
- Monthly WHT returns filing
Bi-Annual Returns
- Bi-annual returns filing by due dates
- WHT certificates review and verification
Remittance of Payroll Taxes
Complete payroll tax preparation including PAYE, SDL, NSSF, and WCF with timely filing and certificate issuance.
- Monthly PAYE, SDL, NSSF, WCF preparation
- Net pay determination
- Monthly SDL and WCF returns filing
- Six monthly PAYE and SDL returns
- Annual PAYE certificates issuance
City Service Levy
Quarterly preparation and submission of city service levy schedules to municipal councils with review and approval process management.
- Quarterly levy schedules preparation
- Review and approval facilitation
- Payment to city/municipal council
- Compliance documentation
Transfer Pricing (TP)
Navigate complex transfer pricing regulations with detailed analysis and documentation for cross-border transactions and related-party dealings.
- Complete TP system development
- Detailed TP analysis and documentation
- Country tax laws compliance
- Risk and cost reduction strategies
- Regulatory requirement management
Tax Advisory Services
Our tax advisory professionals can assist companies with alignment of their tax function with their business operations and strategy, transaction planning and support, and enterprise risk management activities.
On-Call Tax Advisory Services
Expert on-demand tax advisory for contemplated transactions and activities in Tanzania or abroad with generic or specific guidance.
- Corporate income tax advisory
- VAT and customs duty guidance
- Withholding tax consultation
- Transfer pricing advice
- Employment tax issues
- Direct and indirect tax planning
- Local tax compliance support
TRA Audit Support
Complete support during TRA tax audits including documentation review, meeting representation, and favorable settlement negotiations.
- Review of audit findings and workings
- Arrange and attend meetings with TRA
- Sort out issues and queries on behalf of clients
- Negotiate favorable settlement of tax liability
- Documentation and compliance verification
Appeals Against Tax Assessments
Expert representation in tax appeals at the Tax Revenue Appeals Board, Tribunal, or Court of Appeal with comprehensive legal support.
- Preparation of notices of intention to appeal
- Filing statements of appeal against assessments
- Attending hearing sessions on behalf of clients
- Preparing written submissions with legal arguments
- Obtaining and sharing written judgments