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Tanzania has implemented mandatory e-Invoicing for VAT-registered businesses to improve tax compliance and reduce fraud. The government requires electronic invoices to be generated and validated through the national tax system before they can be issued to customers.
Tanzania’s e-Invoicing system enhances financial transparency, automates tax reporting, and streamlines business transactions.
Regulatory authority
The Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) oversees e-Invoicing compliance.
E-Invoicing requirements
All VAT-registered businesses must issue electronic invoices for taxable transactions.
Accepted invoice formats
Invoices must be issued in XML format, aligned with Tanzania’s Electronic Fiscal Device (EFD) system.
Transmission channels
Invoices must be submitted through the EFD electronic invoicing system before being sent to recipients.
Digital signatures
Digital signatures are required for authentication and fraud prevention.
Archiving requirements
Invoices must be stored for at least five years under Tanzanian tax laws.
How B2B e-Invoicing works in Tanzania
Businesses generate invoices digitally, submit them for validation through EFD, and issue them to customers.
How B2G e-Invoicing works in Tanzania
Government suppliers must submit invoices through the EFD platform to ensure compliance with procurement regulations.
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