Guiding your business toward excellence
Auditing, tax, accounting and financial advisory for Tanzanian businesses — independent, ethical and tailored to how your company actually runs.
- International Standards on Auditing (ISA)
- IFRS & IPSAS reporting
- TRA tax compliance
- BRELA corporate filings
Who we are
Avant Consultancy is a Tanzanian professional services firm offering auditing, tax, accounting and business advisory services. We work with owner-run businesses, growing companies, NGOs and institutions that need numbers they can trust.
We believe good financial advice should be clear and practical. Every engagement is shaped around your size, sector and goals — whether you need a statutory audit for the bank, help getting tax affairs in order, or a partner to plan your next stage of growth.
Our mission
To deliver high-quality, tailor-made financial services that help clients comply, grow and lead with confidence.
Our vision
To be a trusted name in auditing and advisory across Tanzania and East Africa.
Our values
Integrity, independence, confidentiality and timely delivery.
Our clients
SMEs, corporates, NGOs, donor-funded projects and public institutions.
Services built for compliance and growth
From statutory audits to monthly bookkeeping, we cover the financial work that keeps your business compliant, fundable and ready to grow.
Audit & assurance
Independent audits that give lenders, boards, donors and regulators confidence in your numbers.
- Statutory financial audits
- Internal audit & control reviews
- Donor & project audits
- Special investigations
Tax advisory
Planning and compliance that keeps you ahead of TRA deadlines and avoids costly penalties.
- Corporate & income tax returns
- VAT, PAYE, SDL & withholding tax
- Tax health checks & planning
- TRA audits, objections & appeals
Accounting & bookkeeping
Accurate records and reports you can actually use to run the business.
- Monthly bookkeeping
- Management accounts
- Year-end financial statements
- Payroll processing
Financial advisory
Clear numbers for big decisions — raising capital, expanding or investing.
- Budgets & cash-flow forecasts
- Loan-ready business plans
- Business valuations
- Feasibility studies
Business consulting
Practical advice to make operations leaner, better controlled and more profitable.
- Process & systems reviews
- Cost control & profitability
- Finance policies & manuals
- Restructuring support
Corporate compliance
Registration and statutory filings handled, so paperwork never holds you back.
- Company & business registration
- BRELA annual returns
- TIN & VAT registration
- Company secretarial support
Numbers you can trust, advice you can act on.The Avant Consultancy promise
How we work with you
Every engagement follows the same clear path, so you always know what’s happening, who’s responsible and what comes next.
Understand
A free first meeting to learn your business. We agree scope, timelines and a fixed fee upfront — no surprises.
Assess
We review your records, systems and controls, and flag risks and quick wins as we find them.
Deliver
You receive clear reports and practical recommendations, explained in plain language.
Support
We stay on hand through implementation, filings, bank or TRA queries, and into the next year.
Key Tanzanian tax deadlines
Missing a filing date means penalties and interest. Here are the main recurring deadlines most businesses need to track — we can manage them for you.
| Obligation | When it’s due | Who it applies to |
|---|---|---|
| PAYE & SDL | By the 7th of the following month | All employers with staff on payroll |
| Withholding tax | By the 7th of the following month | Businesses making payments subject to withholding |
| VAT return | By the 20th of the following month | VAT-registered businesses |
| Provisional income tax | Quarterly instalments, based on your year-end | Companies and businesses with taxable income |
| Annual income tax return | Within six months after the financial year-end | Companies and individuals in business |
| BRELA annual return | Every year, from the company’s incorporation anniversary | All registered companies |
General guide only. Rules and dates can change — contact us to confirm the deadlines that apply to your business.
A partner that knows the Tanzanian market
We combine international standards with hands-on knowledge of TRA, BRELA and NBAA requirements, and we tailor every engagement to the size and stage of your business.
- Tourism & hospitality
- NGOs & donor projects
- Manufacturing
- Retail & trade
- Construction
- Agriculture
- Mining
- SMEs & startups
Integrity first
Independent, ethical work that stands up to scrutiny from banks, investors, donors and regulators.
Tailor-made, fixed fees
No off-the-shelf packages. Scope and pricing fit your business, agreed before work starts.
Local expertise
Practical experience with Tanzanian tax law, regulators and sector-specific reporting.
Strict confidentiality
Your financial information is handled securely and never shared without your consent.
A team that answers
One dedicated contact who returns your calls and keeps your deadlines.
Common questions
Can’t find your answer? Call or message us — we’re happy to help.
Does my company need an audit?
All companies registered in Tanzania are required to have their annual financial statements audited, and banks, investors and donors usually ask for audited accounts too. We can confirm your exact obligations.
How much do your services cost?
Fees depend on the size of your business, the volume of transactions and the service needed. After a short first meeting we give you a fixed quote, so you know the cost upfront.
Can you help if my books are behind?
Yes. We regularly help businesses catch up on several months — or years — of bookkeeping, then bring tax filings up to date.
We received a TRA assessment or audit notice. What now?
Contact us before responding. We review the assessment, gather supporting documents and represent you in discussions, objections or appeals.
Do you work with businesses outside Arusha?
Yes. We serve clients across Tanzania, combining on-site visits with secure online document sharing.
How long does an audit take?
Most small and medium audits take two to six weeks from receiving complete records, depending on size and complexity. We agree a timeline at the start.
Let’s talk about your business
Tell us what you need — an audit, tax help or a second opinion on your numbers — and we’ll send a tailored quote within two working days.
- Free, no-obligation first consultation
- Fixed-fee quote before any work starts
- Strictly confidential