Vehicle registration cost Tanzania
When a vehicle is registered for the first time, TRA charges a licence fee, a registration tax and the HIV Response Levy. Choose the engine size.
Import duties and VAT on an imported car are separate.
How it's calculated
- The licence fee depends on engine capacity.
- Registration tax is TSh 250,000 for a motor vehicle of any cylinder capacity.
- The HIV Response Levy also depends on engine capacity.
An example
A 1,500 cc car pays TSh 200,000 of licence fee, TSh 250,000 of registration tax and TSh 100,000 of HIV Response Levy: TSh 550,000.
Frequently asked questions
What does a transfer of ownership cost?
TRA charges a transfer fee of TSh 50,000 for a motor vehicle.
Are electric vehicles different?
Yes. TRA has separate registration amounts for electric and hybrid vehicles.
What about a personalised number plate?
TRA charges TSh 5,000,000 for three years.
Key terms
- First registration
- The first time a vehicle is entered in the Central Motor Vehicle Registry.
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