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Tanzania e-Invoicing

Updated 1 July 2025

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B2B e-Invoicing
mandatory
since 1 July 2010
B2G e-Invoicing
mandatory
since 1 July 2010
Next deadline
None announced
Formats
XML / JSON (EFDMS schema)
Fiscal receipt with verification code

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B2B
mandatory
since 1 July 2010
Mandatory issuance of fiscal receipts via Electronic Fiscal Devices (EFDs) or Virtual Fiscal Devices (VFDs) integrated with the TRA EFDMS portal under the VAT Act, 2014 , the EFD Regulations and the VAT (General) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025 .
B2C
mandatory
since 1 July 2010
Retail B2C transactions must produce a fiscal receipt from a certified EFD or VFD , with serial numbers and QR-style verification handled through the Tanzania Revenue Authority EFDMS infrastructure.
B2G
mandatory
since 1 July 2010
Public bodies require an EFD/VFD fiscal receipt for all supplier payments, in line with the VAT Act, 2014 and ongoing TRA enforcement campaigns described in Taxes and Duties at a Glance 2025/2026 .

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Penalties

EFD Offences
Failure to issue a fiscal receipt or use of a non-certified device attracts financial penalties and potential criminal sanctions under the EFD offences regime of the Tanzania Revenue Authority.

Standards:

TRA EFD/VFD standards

Supported Formats:

XML / JSON (EFDMS schema)
Fiscal receipt with verification code

Clearance Model:

Real-time fiscalisation through certified Electronic or Virtual Fiscal Devices integrated with the TRA EFDMS portal: each invoice/receipt is signed by the device and transmitted to TRA, which feeds VAT reconciliation. Receipts carry a serial number and verification code printed on the document.

Archiving Requirements:

5 years retention required by the Tax Administration Act; fiscalised data archived by both supplier and TRA EFDMS

N/A

EFD Fiscalisation Becomes Mandatory
1 July 2010
general
Tanzania introduced mandatory use of Electronic Fiscal Devices (EFDs) for VAT-registered taxpayers under the EFD Regulations , administered by the Tanzania Revenue Authority.
VAT Act, 2014 Restates Fiscalisation Obligation
12 December 2014
Legislative
The Value Added Tax Act, 2014 restated and reinforced the obligation for VAT-registered taxpayers to issue fiscal receipts through EFDs, with EFD offences detailed in TRA enforcement guidance.
Virtual Fiscal Devices (VFDs) Introduced
1 January 2020
Technical
TRA introduced Virtual Fiscal Devices (VFDs) allowing software-based fiscalisation integrated with the EFDMS portal , reducing reliance on dedicated hardware devices.
VAT (General) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025
1 July 2025
Legislative
Tanzania published the VAT (General) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025 reinforcing the EFD/VFD obligation and tightening reporting and enforcement provisions, alongside the Taxes and Duties at a Glance 2025/2026 summary.

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Frequently asked questions about e-Invoicing in Tanzania

Yes, e-Invoicing is mandatory in Tanzania for B2B (since 2010-07-01) and B2G (since 2010-07-01) transactions.

B2B e-Invoicing in Tanzania is mandatory since 2010-07-01. Mandatory issuance of fiscal receipts via Electronic Fiscal Devices (EFDs) or Virtual Fiscal Devices (VFDs) integrated with the TRA EFDMS portal under the VAT Act, 2014 , the EFD Regulations and the VAT (General) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025 .

B2G e-Invoicing in Tanzania is mandatory since 2010-07-01. Public bodies require an EFD/VFD fiscal receipt for all supplier payments, in line with the VAT Act, 2014 and ongoing TRA enforcement campaigns described in Taxes and Duties at a Glance 2025/2026 .

Tanzania supports the following e-Invoice formats: XML / JSON (EFDMS schema), Fiscal receipt with verification code.

Tanzania uses the following e-Invoicing standards: TRA EFD/VFD standards.

Real-time fiscalisation through certified Electronic or Virtual Fiscal Devices integrated with the TRA EFDMS portal: each invoice/receipt is signed by the device and transmitted to TRA, which feeds VAT reconciliation. Receipts carry a serial number and verification code printed on the document.

Tanzania has penalties for e-Invoicing non-compliance. EFD Offences: Failure to issue a fiscal receipt or use of a non-certified device attracts financial penalties and potential criminal sanctions under the EFD offences regime of the Tanzania Revenue Authority.

Major ERP systems including SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, and QuickBooks support Tanzania e-Invoicing through XML / JSON (EFDMS schema), Fiscal receipt with verification code. Integration typically requires Peppol network connectivity or direct API integration.

To integrate with Tanzania e-Invoicing: 1) Ensure your software supports XML / JSON (EFDMS schema), Fiscal receipt with verification code, 2) Implement the required transmission method, 3) Comply with TRA EFD/VFD standards.

Tanzania requires compliance with TRA EFD/VFD standards standards. Supported formats include XML / JSON (EFDMS schema), Fiscal receipt with verification code. Archiving requirement: 5 years retention required by the Tax Administration Act; fiscalised data archived by both supplier and TRA EFDMS

To get started with e-Invoicing in Tanzania: 1) Review Tanzania's specific requirements, 2) Ensure your software supports XML / JSON (EFDMS schema), Fiscal receipt with verification code formats, 3) Connect to the required transmission network, 4) Test compliance before deadlines.

B2C e-Invoicing in Tanzania is mandatory since 2010-07-01. Retail B2C transactions must produce a fiscal receipt from a certified EFD or VFD , with serial numbers and QR-style verification handled through the Tanzania Revenue Authority EFDMS infrastructure.

Primary sources for Tanzania

tra.go.tz, tra.go.tz, tra.go.tz, tra.go.tz, tra.go.tz, tra.go.tz, efdmsportal.tra.go.tz, tra.go.tz.

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