Tanzania Social Media Tax Rule Sparks Privacy and Cybersecurity Fears

Tanzania · TECHNOLOGY Key Facts —New rule: Businesses selling on social media must display their Tax Identification Number (TIN), TIN certificate, or tax clearance certificate publicly on their profiles from 1 July 2026. —Legal basis: The requirement comes from amendments to the Tax Administration (General) Regulations, 2016, issued by Finance Minister Khamis Mussa Omar. —Penalties:…