Tanzania

On 20 October 2026, the Commissioner General of the Tanzania Revenue Authority, Mr. Alphayo Mwenda, conducted a working visit to the Kilombero Sugar Company Limited in Morogoro Region. The visit aimed to assess the factory’s tax compliance status, understand operational challenges faced by sugarcane out-growers, and reinforce TRA’s commitment to supporting the agricultural value chain.

On 19 October 2026, Commissioner General Alphayo Mwenda addressed the business community during a stakeholder forum in Dar es Salaam, delivering a clear message that TRA will not resort to closing businesses over tax disputes. The statement comes amid concerns from the private sector about aggressive enforcement actions, including padlocking premises for alleged tax arrears.

On 15 October 2026, the Parliamentary Budget Committee of the National Assembly presented its report on the Tanzania Revenue Authority’s performance for the 2025/2026 financial year. The committee commended TRA for surpassing its revenue target by 3.5%, collecting TZS 28.7 trillion against a target of TZS 27.7 trillion. The report singled out the transformative impact

On 8 October 2026, the President of the Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators (CATA), Dr. Abu Tariq Jamaluddin, congratulated Tanzania and the Tanzania Revenue Authority for successfully hosting the 46th CATA Annual Conference in Arusha. The conference, held from 5–8 October 2026, brought together tax administrators from over 40 Commonwealth countries to discuss technology-driven revenue

On 7 October 2026, TRA Commissioner General Alphayo Mwenda and Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) Deputy Commissioner General held bilateral talks in Dar es Salaam to strengthen tax cooperation and facilitate cross-border trade. The discussions centered on implementing the Single Customs Territory (SCT) provisions, mutual recognition of AEO status, and joint audit programs. Both authorities committed

On 7 October 2026, the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) and the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) held a bilateral meeting at the Songwe/Kasumulu One Stop Border Post (OSBP) to advance cooperation on taxpayer services and trade facilitation. The meeting builds on the Single Customs Territory (SCT) framework under the East African Community and Southern African Development

Addressing the Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators (CATA) Technical Committee Meeting in Arusha on 6 October 2026, Tanzania’s Vice President underscored the critical role of technology in transforming tax revenue collection across the continent. The meeting, attended by commissioners general from 22 African revenue authorities, focused on leveraging artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and blockchain

Dr. Abu Tariq Jamaluddin, President of the Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators (CATA), arrived in Arusha on 6 October 2026 ahead of the 47th CATA Annual General Meeting. His visit signals the importance of Tanzania as a host for continental tax policy dialogue. The AGM agenda includes discussions on digital transformation roadmaps, combating illicit financial

On 5 October 2026, the Tanzania Revenue Authority launched its annual Customer Service Week under the theme “Excellence in Taxpayer Services: Our Commitment.” Commissioner General Yusuph Juma Mwenda kicked off the week by visiting taxpayer service centers in Arusha, engaging directly with taxpayers to understand their challenges and gather feedback on TRA’s digital platforms, including

On 5 October 2026, the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) issued a public notice mandating all beneficiaries of the East African Community (EAC) Duty Remission Scheme to submit quarterly returns for the first quarter of the 2026/27 financial year (July–September 2026). The requirement is anchored in the EAC Customs Management Act and Tanzania’s Customs Tariff regulations,