---
type: country
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "africa_east", "esaamlg", "restricted"]
aliases: ["TZ", "TZA"]
created: 2026-04-13
updated: 2025-06-01
compile_into: ["[[country--tanzania]]"]
sources:
  - name: "Bank of Tanzania"
    url: "https://www.bot.go.tz"
    type: "official"
---

# 🇹🇿 [[country--tanzania|Tanzania]] (TZ) — Crypto Regulation

> 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.

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Status | Restricted |
| Risk Score | 55/100 (High Risk) |
| Enforcement Level | Low |
| Region | [[domain--africa|africa east]] |
| Currency | [[entity--tzs|TZS]] |

## Tax

| Type | Rate |
|------|------|
| Capital Gains (Personal) | No specific crypto guidance |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 30% corporate tax |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Mining Tax | No specific guidance |
| Staking Tax | No specific guidance |
| Airdrop Tax | No specific guidance |

No crypto-specific tax framework.

## Licensing

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Required | No |
| Regulator | [[entity--bot|BOT]] |
| Framework | No crypto framework; BOT warning (2019) |
| Ease | N/A |
| Cost | N/A |
| Timeline | N/A months |

BOT has cautioned financial institutions against dealing in crypto. No licensing path exists but regulation is under discussion.

## AML / KYC

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | No |
| FATF Member | No |
| FATF Status | compliant |

## DeFi

**Status:** Unclear

No DeFi regulation.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** no_rules

No stablecoin framework.

## NFTs

**Status:** no_rules

No NFT regulation.

## Mining

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Legal | No |
| Electricity Cost | $0.1/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 45% |
| Climate | tropical |
| Infrastructure | fair |

Crypto mining is restricted; no formal licensing or support from authorities. Electricity cost is moderate with significant renewable energy share.

## Geopolitics

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Stability | moderate |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 38/100 |
| Ease of Business | moderate |
| Internet Freedom | partly_free |
| Banking Access | restricted |

## Enforcement

BOT warnings but limited active enforcement.

## CBDC Status: exploring

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*Data source: [Soken Crypto Legal Map](https://soken.dev/crypto-map/). Last reviewed: 2026-04-13.*

**Sources:**
- [Bank of Tanzania](https://www.bot.go.tz)