Tanzania VAT Calculator
Work out Tanzania's Value Added Tax (VAT) quickly. Choose to add VAT to a price (excl. VAT) or remove VAT from a price (incl. VAT), enter the amount and see the VAT and the total. The standard VAT rate is 18%.
How it works
To add VAT, multiply the net amount by (1 + rate/100). To remove VAT from a gross amount, divide by (1 + rate/100) to get the net amount; the VAT is the difference. Tanzania's standard VAT rate is 18%.
Add: total = amount × (1 + rate/100) · Remove: net = amount ÷ (1 + rate/100)Worked examples
Adding VAT
An item priced 100,000 TZS excl. VAT plus 18% is 118,000 TZS, with 18,000 TZS VAT.
Removing VAT
A 118,000 TZS gross price is 100,000 TZS excl. VAT, with 18,000 TZS VAT.
Frequently asked questions
What is the VAT rate in Tanzania?
The standard VAT rate in Tanzania is 18%, with some goods and services zero-rated or exempt.
How do I add VAT to a price?
Multiply the net amount by 1.18. For example, 100,000 × 1.18 = 118,000.
How do I remove VAT from a price?
Divide the gross amount by 1.18 to get the net amount; the VAT is the difference.
Results are estimates provided for information only and do not constitute financial, legal or tax advice. Consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.
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