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%.

CalculationAmount

TSh

= 100,000 TShVAT rate

VAT amountTSh 18,000

Total incl. VAT

TSh 118,000

Amount excl. VATTSh 100,000

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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 18% to a 100,000 TZS net price
Joseph runs a hardware shop in Mbeya and quotes most customers a price that already includes VAT.
An item priced 100,000 TZS excl. VAT plus 18% is 118,000 TZS, with 18,000 TZS VAT.
Extracting VAT from a 118,000 TZS gross price
The reverse of Joseph's quote: a customer hands him a gross figure and he needs the VAT inside it.
A 118,000 TZS gross price is 100,000 TZS excl. VAT, with 18,000 TZS VAT.

What this assumes, and where it does not apply

What it assumes

The standard VAT rate of 18% is applied to the amount you enter.
Adding VAT multiplies the net amount by 1.18; removing it divides the gross amount by 1.18.

Where the result does not apply

Zero-rated and exempt supplies are not distinguished: some goods and services are not charged at the standard rate.
Does not produce a VAT return or handle input tax claims - it is arithmetic on one amount.
Where a price is quoted as inclusive or exclusive of VAT, the invoice, not this tool, settles which applies.

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.

Delta Tech Solutions prepared this page. No external tax, accounting or legal professional reviewed it — the figures were checked against the sources listed above, and you should confirm anything you rely on with the authority that sets it.

Sources: Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA)

Maintained by David M at Delta Tech Solutions · Figures last checked 12 October 2026 · Next check due 12 April 2027

Read the guide: Tanzania VAT Explained (18%) →

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