Cryptocurrency is restricted in Tanzania with no specific regulatory framework. The Bank of Tanzania has issued warnings against crypto activities and does not license crypto businesses.
| Status | Restricted |
| Risk Score | 55/100 (High Risk) |
| Region | africa east |
| Currency | TZS |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | No specific crypto guidance |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 30% corporate tax |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | No specific guidance |
| Airdrop Tax | No specific guidance |
No crypto-specific tax framework.
| Required | No |
| Regulator | BOT |
| Framework | No crypto framework; BOT warning (2019) |
| Ease | N/A |
| Cost | N/A |
BOT has cautioned financial institutions against dealing in crypto. No licensing path exists but regulation is under discussion.
Status: Unclear
No DeFi regulation.
Status: no_rules
No stablecoin framework.
Status: no_rules
No NFT regulation.
| Legal | No |
| Electricity | $0.1/kWh |
| Renewable | 45% |
| Infrastructure | fair |
Crypto mining is restricted; no formal licensing or support from authorities. Electricity cost is moderate with significant renewable energy share.
| Stability | moderate |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 38/100 |
| Banking Access | restricted |
Last reviewed: 2026-04-13 · Data source: Soken Crypto Legal Map
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