Apply In-Person:

1. For Obtaining a Tax Credit Certificate, the applicant has to visit the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) contact link
2. Applicant must obtain the application form from the office and fill it up with all the necessary information in it.
3. Applicant should make sure to carry all documents (both photocopies and originals) of all documents that are needed for completing this procedure.
4. Documents that are needed for completing this procedure are mentioned under “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. Applicant should attach both photocopies and originals of all documents (whichever is necessary) along with the application form before submitting it at the office.
6. There is no fee for this procedure.
7. If all these procedures were followed properly by the applicant, the certificate will be provided within a stipulated period of time.
8. If there is no information regarding the certificate is provided by concerned authorities, the applicant can visit the office to know status of the application.

• Completed application form
• ID Proof – National ID/Passport/Driving License
• Bank Statement for the past year

Tanzania Revenue Authority,
Postcode: 28, Edward Sokoine Drive, 11105 Mchafukoge, Ilala,
CBD, P.O. Box 11491, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Regional Office addresses and contact information is available in the following contact link

• Any withholding tax agents are eligible for this procedure.

• This procedure is free of charge.

• Tax Credit Certificate is valid for 1 year.

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• Processing time for this procedure will be mentioned by concerned authorities.

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• Applicant must complete the application form before submitting it at the office.
• If applicant is willing to get the process done sooner, they have to follow all instructions that are provided by concerned authorities at the time of application.

• Name of the Applicant
• Address of the Applicant
• Return Date
• TIN Number
• Nature of the Payment
• Signature

• Any individual in Tanzania who is required to retain tax on a payment made to a payee should remit the retained tax to the revenue department and get the Tax Credit filed before the due date.

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• Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) link

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