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Tanzania

30%effective individual rate

General income tax rates apply to crypto. Tanzania has been cautious about crypto regulation but is exploring CBDC.

FATCA Partner

No

FATF Status

Clear

EU Blacklist

No

Dual Nationality

Not allowed

Bitizenship

Not yet

Tax Rates

Capital Gains TaxUp to 30%
Income Tax on CryptoUp to 30%
Corporate Tax30%
VAT on Crypto18%

Activity Taxes

Staking

Taxed as income

Mining

Taxed as income

DeFi

Not addressed

NFTs

Not addressed

Taxable Events

Crypto → Fiat

Taxable

Crypto → Crypto

Taxable

Holding Period

No holding period benefit

None

Regulation & Residency

Regulatory Body

Bank of Tanzania

Residency Requirement

Various visa options

Reporting Requirements

Annual tax return

Citizenship & Residency Path

Residency/business permit; citizenship very difficult for foreigners

Notable Conditions

  • General income tax applies
  • Regulatory framework developing
  • CBDC exploration
  • Growing mobile money market

Living & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Low

Banking Access

Low-Moderate

Quality of Life

Low-Moderate

Lifestyle Scores

Safety6/10
Healthcare3/10
Institutions4/10
Business Ease5/10
Int'l Schooling3/10
Privacy6/10

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