29 November 2024
Zanzibar, has introduced VAT at 15% on the supply of digital services to consumers by non-resident providers.
Implemented in August 2024, this new tax replaces the previous exemption that allowed foreign businesses to provide digital services without charging VAT. The change aims to address the competitive imbalance between non-resident and local providers by requiring VAT to be charged at 15% on these transactions.
The VAT applies to a broad range of electronic services, including:
- Software.
- Streaming games, music, films and apps.
- E-books and e-journals.
- Internet services.
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