Tax Compliance

Tax Compliance Services

At Alpha Associates Tanzania Limited, we help businesses meet Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) requirements with accurate records, timely filings, and practical support during reviews and audits. We reduce penalties, improve compliance, and keep you focused on growth.

What We Do

• Tax Registration & Setup: TIN/VAT/PAYE setup, EFD/VFD guidance, and compliance onboarding for new businesses.
• Tax Due Diligence: Review of historical exposures and compliance risks for acquisitions, restructures, and investor review.
• Tax Health Check: Identification of gaps in returns, declarations, documentation, and record-keeping with a clear action plan.
• Tax Planning & Advisory: Practical planning aligned with the law to manage risk and improve cash flow.
• Returns Preparation: Accurate preparation and submission support for all required returns and schedules.

Monthly, Quarterly & Annual Filings

• VAT: Monthly VAT computations, reconciliations, and filing support.
• PAYE / SDL: Payroll tax compliance and monthly submissions.
• Withholding Taxes: Computation and filing for relevant payments (services, rent, dividends, etc.).
• Provisional Tax: Estimation and management of instalment payments where applicable.
• Annual Return of Income (ROI): Preparation, schedules, and supporting computations.

Audit & Investigation Support

• Audit Readiness: Document preparation, reconciliations, and file organization.
• TRA Audit Representation: Communication support, attendance, responses, and technical position papers.
• Objections & Dispute Support: Drafting and supporting submissions to resolve assessments.
• Penalty/Waiver Support: Assistance with waiver applications and negotiation where permitted.

Training & Capacity Building

• Staff Training: VAT, PAYE, WHT, record keeping, and filing calendars.
• Internal Controls: Guidance on documentation standards and compliance workflows.

Our Goal

We ensure compliance, reduce risk, and help you maintain a strong relationship with TRA so your business stays stable and scalable.