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About Tanzania
Page Last Updated: 04/06/26
Located in East Africa, Tanzania is known for its diverse culture and stunning landscapes, including Mount Kilimanjaro and Serengeti National Park. Africa HR Solutions supports businesses willing to expand into Tanzania by ensuring smooth and compliant employee onboarding and efficient payroll management. We handle the hard part so you can focus on growing your business efficiently.
Population: 65.23 M
Gross Domestic Product (GDP): $79.61B
GDP Growth: 5.5%
Inflation: 4%
Foreign Direct Investment (% of GDP): 1.7%
Unemployment Rate: 2.6%
Capital: Dodoma
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Languages: Swahili, English
Tanzania Payroll at a Glance
Currency
Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Income Tax
0% - 30%
Employer Taxes
up to 35%
Employee Contribution
5%
Fiscal Year
July - June
Date Format
dd/mm/yyyy
Interesting Facts About Tanzania
- Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa, is located in northern Tanzania.
- Tanzania is home to the Serengeti National Park, famous for its annual migration of over 1.5 million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebras.
- Tanzania gained independence from British rule on December 9, 1961.
- Tanzania is one of the world’s largest producers of gold and also has significant deposits of natural gas.
- Tanzania has a rich cultural heritage, with over 120 ethnic groups, each with its own languages and traditions.
Public Holidays in Tanzania
- New Year’s Day
- Zanzibar Revolution Day
- Good Friday
- Easter Monday
- Karume Day
- Union Day
- Worker’s Day
- Saba Saba
- Eid el Fitri
- Peasants’ Day
- Eid el Hajj
- Mwalimu Nyerere Day
- Republic Day
- Prophet’s Birthday
- Christmas Day
- Boxing Day
While the content presented on this webpage is accurate as of the time of publication, it is imperative to recognise that the content is provided solely for informational purposes and does not constitute legal and/or tax advice. To obtain the most current and precise guidance, it is essential to verify specific details related to employment or compliance with our experts or consult your own legal and/or tax advisor(s). Africa HR Solutions Ltd. explicitly does not offer legal or tax advice. The information provided is general in nature, not tailored to a specific company or workforce, and does not reflect the service delivery of Africa HR Solutions in any given jurisdiction. Africa HR Solutions makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of this information and disclaims any liability arising out of or in connection with it, including any loss resulting from the use of or reliance on the information.
Trusted by Inspiring Changemakers
Africa HR Solutions is for us everything what we have hoped for. Customer- and people oriented, fast and always willing to think along and find the best possible solution. We get professional services and an exceptional single point of contact.
Africa HR Solutions has been a great partner to our organisation, allowing us to quickly expand and operate in new markets while they flag and support management of compliance and risk issues. We now use Africa HR for support in some capacity in 8 of our geographic locations.
We really valued how quickly Africa HR set up an operational platform for our programme in Tanzania. The team were responsive over Teams and email and provided clear guidance on local employment requirements, which helped us structure delivery quickly and with confidence.
Africa HR is responsive, proactive, and accommodating, even with the time difference. In fact, it works in my favour - they have time to handle tasks before I start my day. Our payroll, especially in Senegal, is complex, but their attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile definitely stand out.
Africa HR has taken the stress out of compliance - we no longer have to worry about changing regulations. Their team is professional, knowledgeable, and always available. Payroll runs smoothly, which saves us valuable time and our staff appreciates being paid on time! Kudos to the team!
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