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Tanzania

No UK double tax treaty, so dividends and fees paid to UK companies suffer full Tanzanian withholding; no inheritance or wealth tax.

Capital gains

Unverified

10%

Gains on unlisted shares taxable for residents; the 10% rate is inferred from PwC's reference to 10% on profits and not stated for shares. DSE-listed shares held by residents are exempt.

Source: PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries - Tanzania, Individual, Other taxes · checked 2026-09-29

VAT

Secondary

18%

Mainland; 16% for B2C sales paid by bank or approved electronic payment.

Source: PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries - VAT rates · checked 2026-09-29

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