- Tanzania’s 2026/2027 budget introduces a mandatory 30-day deadline for VAT refunds.
- The TRA must pay refunds within 30 days or face statutory interest on late payments.
- The reform replaces long refund delays that previously tied up business cash flow for 12–24 months.
- It is expected to improve investor confidence, attract foreign direct investment, and boost private investment.
- Success will depend on disciplined implementation, risk-based audits, and control of refund fraud.
Source: africanarguments.org
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