Crypto tax in United Republic of Tanzania
How is cryptocurrency taxed in the United Republic of Tanzania?
The classification of cryptocurrency for tax purposes in the United Republic of Tanzania is unclear. Capital gains tax is 0%.
Common questions
- What is the capital gains tax rate for crypto in Tanzania?
- The capital gains tax rate in the United Republic of Tanzania is 0%.
- Does Tanzania tax worldwide income from crypto?
- Yes, the United Republic of Tanzania operates a worldwide tax system.
Crypto in United Republic of Tanzania is unclear / unsettled.
Treatment
unclear / unsettled
Long-term
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Headline rate
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Tanzania has only recently recognized digital assets for withholding-tax purposes and still has no clear, published rule from the tax authority on how an individual’s crypto disposal gains are comprehensively taxed, so treatment for a relocating individual remains uncertain and should be confirmed with local advice.
“The Finance Act, 2024 introduced new provisions under the Income Tax Act, Cap. 332: **Section 83C**: Mandates residents or non-residents owning digital asset exchange platforms or facilitating digital asset exchanges or transfers to withhold tax at a rate of 3% on payments made to resident persons for the exchange or transfer of digital assets.” — Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA)
Reflects the treatment of an individual's crypto disposals. Estimate — confirm against the linked source. See methodology.