Umzug nach Tanzania: Steuern, Aufenthalt und Leben
So werden Sie in Tanzania steuerlich ansässig: Einkommens-, Dividenden- und Gewinnsteuer, 5 Aufenthaltsprogramme, nötige Tage, Klima, Sicherheit und Wirtschaft – im Vergleich mit 194 Ländern.
Taxes
In Tanzania the top income tax rate is 30%, dividends are taxed at up to 10% and companies pay 30% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
You can become tax resident in Tanzania from arrival once you take up residence (Permanent home in Tanzania + present in year; or 183 days, or average 122 days over 3 yrs). The typical route is Zanzibar Class C residence via property (USD 100k ZIPA project): Buy ≥USD 100k unit in one ZIPA-approved development; police record; 2-yr renewable permit There are 5 open residence programmes in Tanzania — see the list below.
Living there
Dar es Salaam has a tropical savanna (wet/dry) climate with winter highs around 29 °C and summer highs around 32.5 °C. The economy grew +6% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 6% for 2026. Its passport opens about 68 countries without a visa in advance. Security: Hundreds killed in Oct 2025 post-election crackdown; repression continues.
Key facts
| Höchste Einkommenssteuer | 30% |
|---|---|
| Dividendensteuer | 10% |
| Gewinnsteuer | 30% |
| Steuerliche Ansässigkeit | ab Zuzug — Permanent home in Tanzania + present in year; or 183 days, or average 122 days over 3 yrs |
| Typischer Aufenthaltsweg | Zanzibar Class C residence via property (USD 100k ZIPA project) — Buy ≥USD 100k unit in one ZIPA-approved development; police record; 2-yr renewable permit |
| Pass | visumfrei oder Visum bei Ankunft in 68 Länder |
| Economic growth | +6% (2025), forecast 6% (2026) |
| Klimatyp | tropical savanna (wet/dry) · 29° / 32.5° (Dar es Salaam) |
| Krieg & Konflikte | unrest — Hundreds killed in Oct 2025 post-election crackdown; repression continues |
| Alle Naturgefahren | 5.3/10 |
| Bankensicherheit | 3/10 · B+ |
| Eigentumsschutz | 3.5/10 |
| Warme Wohnungen im Winter | 9/10 |
Aufenthaltsprogramme in Tanzania
- Residence Permit Class A (Investors & Self-Employed) — Investition CHF 400'000 · open · 2026-10
- Zanzibar Residence Permit for Property Investors (Class C11) — Investition CHF 80'000 · open · 2026-10
- Residence Permit Class C (Retirees & Others) — retirement · open · 2026-10
- Residence Permit Class B (Employment) — employment · open · 2026-10
- Dependant Pass — family · open · 2026-10
Passende Ratgeber (Englisch)
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Tanzania to become tax resident?
ab Zuzug. Permanent home in Tanzania + present in year; or 183 days, or average 122 days over 3 yrs Worldwide income
How much tax will I pay in Tanzania?
In Tanzania the top income tax rate is 30%, dividends are taxed at up to 10% and companies pay 30% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Tanzania offer?
Residence Permit Class A (Investors & Self-Employed) (CHF 400'000); Zanzibar Residence Permit for Property Investors (Class C11) (CHF 80'000); Residence Permit Class C (Retirees & Others); Residence Permit Class B (Employment); Dependant Pass
What is the usual way to move to Tanzania?
Zanzibar Class C residence via property (USD 100k ZIPA project). Buy ≥USD 100k unit in one ZIPA-approved development; police record; 2-yr renewable permit
Compare with nearby countries
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