Tanzania Revenue Authority

The Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) started to operate in 1996 as a government agency, charged with the responsibility of administration of all Central Government taxes.

Our mission is ‘to be an effective and efficient tax administration which promotes voluntary tax compliance by providing high quality customer service with fairness and integrity through competent and motivated staff’.

The main focus of TRA is to ensure that proper tax assessments and collections are done timely, fairly and judiciously.

TRA is an investment promoting hub administering tax incentives available in different sectors including Agriculture, Agro-based industries, Mining, Tourism, Petroleum, Gas and Economic infrastructure such as roads, railways, air and sea transport, port facilities, telecommunication, Banking and Insurance. TRA facilitates trade through modernised customs processes.

‘As tax administrators, we provide an even playing field for business by ensuring that all taxpayers meet their tax filing and paying requirements. We also balance our educational and assistance role with our enforcement role.’
Mr Harry M. Kitillya, Commissioner General

For more information contact our Call Centre on +255 786 800 000 ● +255713 800 333 or email us at : info@tra.go.tz .                                                               

www.tra.go.tz