Our Services
Professional tax advisory, compliance, and planning services designed to support businesses and individuals with reliable and practical tax solutions.
At Arbor Tax Consultants, our signature services are designed to address the full spectrum of tax challenges facing modern businesses and institutions. We combine deep technical expertise with practical commercial insight to deliver solutions that are compliant, strategically structured, and aligned with Tanzania's evolving regulatory landscape.
Tax Governance, Digital Compliance & Account Management
(Tax Administration Act: Parts III-V & VIII) The Act requires proper tax registration, record-keeping, electronic filing, accurate returns, and timely payment. This service ensures structured and consistent compliance for businesses, individuals, and digital economy participants.
Included Scope:
- Tax registration and TIN structuring
- Digital and electronic tax filing compliance
- VAT, PAYE, and income tax filing oversight
- Compliance support for online businesses, artists, influencers, and digital platforms
- Record-keeping and documentation frameworks
- Tax account reconciliation and payment management
Strategic Tax Planning, Structuring & Advance Rulings
(Tax Administration Act: Part II) The Act permits lawful tax planning while restricting avoidance schemes. This service develops legally defensible tax structures and secures advance certainty where required.
Included Scope:
- Corporate and business tax planning
- Structuring consulting, professional, artistic, and digital fees
- Residency and source-of-income planning
- Expatriate remuneration and cross-border income structuring
- Preparation and submission of private or class ruling applications
Transaction, Asset Transfer & International Tax Structuring
(Tax Administration Act: Parts II, V & VIII) This service manages the tax treatment of transactions, asset transfers, and cross-border dealings to ensure proper characterization, documentation, and compliance.
Included Scope:
- Tax handling of asset transfers and business restructurings
- Transaction structuring and valuation support
- Taxation of intellectual property, royalties, and licensing arrangements
- Cross-border transaction and remittance tax advisory
- Management of secondary liability risks for agents and non-residents
Industry- Focused & Incentivized Sector Tax Advisory
(Tax Administration Act: Parts II, V & VI) This service supports incentivized sectors by preserving eligibility for statutory incentives and ensuring compliance..
Included Scope:
- Agriculture, farming, and agro-processing tax advisory
- Renewable energy and sustainability project taxation
- Carbon markets and carbon credit revenue taxation
- Conservation, forestry, and land-use project advisory
- Structuring and documentation to qualify for statutory incentives
Audit Defence, Dispute Resolution & Enforcement Control
(Tax Administration Act: Parts V, VIl-X) This service supports clients through audits, disputes, and enforcement actions within the statutory framework.
Included Scope:
- Audit and investigation support
- Objection and appeal preparation and representation
- Negotiation of assessments and settlements
- Recovery defence and third-party recovery management
- Penalty and interest mitigation and remission applications
Tax Research, Policy Support & Development Partner Projects
We undertake nationwide tax research and analytical studies across sectors to assess the interpretation, application, and impact of Tanzania’s tax laws. Our work evaluates compliance trends, emerging tax risks, administrative practices, and policy developments to generate evidence-based insights that inform decision-making.
Included Scope:
- Policy and Fiscal Research
- Technical Capacity Building
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Public Awareness