VAT in Tanzania

Tanzania embarked upon a structural adjustment programme in order to meet the challenges of the 21st century. Part of this programme, was a major fiscal reform effort, including the introduction of VAT.

Working in close consultation with government and key stakeholders, we enabled the:

• Design of the policy framework
• Preparation of draft legislation (primary & secondary)
• Planning of the new VAT service's organisation and structure
• Design and delivery of training programmes
• Establishment of a VAT computer system- Crown Agents' VIPS© software
• Preparation of operational systems and instruction manuals
• Publicity campaign and materials to be successfully developed. This included media training

This project was the start of what has been a very successful relationship with the government as it moved to introduce a Revenue Authority. This involved implementation of automation, monitoring and developing the system (policy advice/legal changes), support to operational areas and integration with other taxes through the establishment of a Large Taxpayer Department.

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