Tanzania has increased its Digital Service Tax rate from 2% to 3% effective 1 July 2026. The first return using the new rate must be filed and remitted by 20 August 2026.
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Key Takeaways
As of 1 July 2026, Tanzania's Digital Service Tax rate increases to 3% from 2% for designated non-resident digital service providers.
The first return with the increased rate must be filed and the tax remitted by 20 August 2026.
Designated non-resident digital service providers whose gross income is made in Tanzania are subject to the increased DST rate.
Primary source
Read the full article at 1stopVATThis summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 13 July 2026. It relates to VAT developments in Tanzania. The original source is 1stopVAT.
