Basic Compliance
250,000 TZS / month
- Monthly bookkeeping and bank reconciliation
- TRA returns
- NSSF schedule review
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TRA tax filing in Tanzania: PAYE, SDL and VAT, on time
Penalties compound when a return is late. We run your TRA calendar so each return and payment goes in before the deadline.
What you get
SL2 · PAYE & SDL
PAYE & SDL
Computed, returned and paid by the 7th of the following month, with withholding on schedule.
SL2 · VAT & DST
VAT & DST
VAT return and payment by the 20th, digital withholding VAT by the 10th, Digital Service Tax where it applies.
SL2 · Notices
Notices
TRA notices and queries handled in writing, with penalties stopped before they compound.
The monthly TRA calendar
| Due | Return | Applies |
|---|---|---|
| 7th | PAYE, SDL and other withholding taxes | Employers |
| 10th | Digital withholding VAT | Where applicable |
| 20th | VAT and Digital Service Tax | Where applicable |
| 25th | Excise duty and service tax | Where applicable |
Source: TRA tax calendar, tra.go.tz/tax-calendar, verified 2026-09-26. Which taxes apply depends on your registration and turnover; we file only the returns you are registered for.
Also included
- Annual and final income tax returns
- Handling TRA notices and queries
- Reconciling your tax accounts
Tax appeals, objections and back-duty negotiations are quoted per matter.
Price
Questions SMEs ask us
What are the monthly TRA deadlines?
7th: PAYE, SDL and income-tax withholding. 10th: digital withholding VAT. 20th: VAT and Digital Service Tax. 25th: excise and service tax. Source: TRA tax calendar, verified 2026-09-26.
Is tax filing a separate fee?
No. TRA returns are included in both monthly retainers from TZS 250,000/month. Government penalties, if any, are yours; our job is that you never incur them.
What if I get a TRA notice?
Forward it the same day. Notice handling is part of the retainer: we read the assessment, reconcile your filings and reply with workings.
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