Tanzania · TZS · VAT 18%
Tanzania Invoice Generator
Pick Tanzania and the invoice sets itself up: VAT 18%, TZS amounts, your TIN and M-Pesa or bank transfer details. Download a PDF in seconds, with no account and no watermark.
What an invoice in Tanzania must include
- Seller’s name and address
- Seller’s TIN and VRN (if registered)
- Buyer’s name and address
- Unique, sequential invoice number
- Invoice date (and supply date if different)
- Description, quantity and unit price of each item
- Tax rate and tax amount for each rate charged
- Total amount payable
Rules worth knowing
- TRA requires sales to be recorded on Electronic Fiscal Devices (EFD / VFD) — use this invoice for quotes, proformas or foreign clients.
VAT setups built in
| Setup | Printed on the invoice |
|---|---|
| VAT 18% | VAT 18% |
Tax authority: Tanzania Revenue Authority. Last checked 2026-09. Sources: PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries — Tanzania. Spotted something out of date? Email us and we’ll fix it.
This page is a practical summary, not tax advice. Check with TRA or an accountant if you’re unsure.
Tanzania invoices — FAQ
Is this Tanzania invoice generator really free?
Yes. There is no sign-up, no watermark and no limit. Invoices are created in your browser, and your details are saved on your own device, not on our servers.
What VAT should I put on an invoice in Tanzania?
The tool offers these setups: VAT 18%. Pick the one that fits and adjust any rate. You can also add extra lines, including withholding that is subtracted from the total. Rates last checked 2026-09.
What must an invoice include in Tanzania?
Seller’s name and address; Seller’s TIN and VRN (if registered); Buyer’s name and address; Unique, sequential invoice number; Invoice date (and supply date if different); Description, quantity and unit price of each item; Tax rate and tax amount for each rate charged; Total amount payable.
Can I invoice in USD, EUR or GBP from Tanzania?
Yes. The default is Tanzanian Shilling (TZS), but you can pick any currency in the Document section. Amounts and dates are formatted the way your client expects.
How can clients pay me?
Add M-Pesa (Vodacom), Mixx by Yas (ex-Tigo), Airtel Money, Halopesa, or bank transfer, plus an optional online payment link (PayPal, Stripe, Wise) that prints as a QR code.
Is a PDF invoice valid in Tanzania?
TRA requires sales to be recorded on Electronic Fiscal Devices (EFD / VFD) — use this invoice for quotes, proformas or foreign clients.