The united republic of tanzania social security regulatory authority challenges facing social protection and future plans in tanzania. It was established by an act of parliament 1985 to provide for its membership, payment of contributions to, and payment of benefits out of the fund. The national social security fund was established in 1965 through the act of parliament cap 258 of the laws of kenya. The national social security fund nssf is the government agency of tanzania responsible for the collection, safekeeping, responsible investment, and distribution of retirement funds of all employees in all sectors of the tanzania economy that do not fall under the governmental pension schemes. Issn 0856 0331x the united republic of tanzania act supplement no.
The united republic of tanzania national social security fund nssf we build your future. The public service social security fund is a social security scheme established by public service social security act of 2018. Constitution of national social security fund 1 there is established a fund to be known as the national social security fund into which shall be paid all contributions and other moneys required by this act. Introduction on 17 th november 2017 the government of the united republic of tanzania tabled to the parliament legislative proposals for the enactment of the public service social security fund act, 2017 the bill. Also, the nssf, although minimally, has been registering informal sector workers who apply to. The current nssf act, according to the government, contradicts the national objectives of directive principles of state policy, under the constitution and the international labour organisation convention 102 on social security and the social security policy 2015, which all call for social security coverage of all persons, regardless of the. The national social security fund nssf was established by the act of parliament no. National social security fund act 1985 uganda legal. Objects and functions of the board 1 the objects and functions of the board shall be a to receive all contributions and other payments required by this act to be made to the fund. Introduction workers compensation fund wcf is a social security scheme established in accordance with section 5 of the workers compensation act cap 263 revised edition of 2015.
An act to provide for the establishment of a national social security fund and to provide for its membership, the payment of contributions to, and the payment of benefits out of, the fund and for other purposes. An act to provide for the establishment of a national social security fund and to provide for its membership, the payment of contributions to, and the payment of benefits out of, the fund and for other purposes connected therewith. Enacted by parliament ofthe united republic of tanzania 1. Amendment of the act 2012 issuance of guidelines and regulations, 10. Implementation of the act the minister has powers to appoint different dates of commencement for different parts or provisions of the act s. Enacted by parliament of the united republic of tanzania. This part shall be read as one with the local authorities pensions fund act, hereinafter referred to as the principal act.
An act to provide for the basic law in relation to land other than the village land, the management of land, settlement of disputes and related matters i i. In july 20, the fund attempted to purchase 3 million shares in tanzania breweries limited tbl at a maximum share price of tzs 4,500 during a period when the. 96 dated 29th may, 2015 printed by the government printer, dar es salaam by order of government the employment and labour laws miscellaneous amendments act, 2015. Nssf, the national social security fund, is a national saving scheme mandated by government through the national social security fund act, to provide social security services to employees in uganda. It initially operated as a department of the ministry of labour until 1987 when the act was amended, transforming the fund into a state corporation under the management of a board of trustees. National social security fund act principal legislation. Nssf is a compulsory scheme providing a wider range of benefits which are based on internationally accepted standards. Act, which may lawfully be done or performed by a body corporate. Tanzania tax datacard 20192020 tz tax administration act underestimationlate payment late filingpayment failure to maintain proper documents interest due to taxpayer on late payment of refunds from the date of approval social security and wcf nssf psssf wcf late payment local government act. This act may be cited as the social security regulatory authority short tide act, 2008 and shall come into operation on such date as the minister and cora. Government to tax nssf savings and retirement benefits. Challenges facing nssf and members amid government failure to confine withdrawal. The main purpose for the establishment of the fund is to provide for adequate and equitable compensation for employees who suffer occupational injuries or contract occupational diseases.
The tanzania passports and travel documents act,2002. An act to establish the national social security fund and to provide for its constitution, administration and other matters related to the fund. The national social security fund nssf is a national saving scheme mandated by government through the national social security act, cap 222 laws of uganda to provide social security services. Enacted by the parliament of the united republic of tanzania. Social protection for the informal sector in tanzania. Public service is defined under the act by reference to the meaning.
The laws of tanzania online is intended as a tool for both the legal community and the general public the object of the website is to make all the statutory laws principal and subsidiary legislation of tanzania in force available at one source on the internet in an updated consolidated form. The act applies in mainland tanzania in respect of all employers and employees in the public service. Tanzania nssf the national social security fund nssf of tanzania was established by the act of parliament no. The principal act is amended by repealing section 2 and substituting foritthe following new section. Part i preliminary provisions short title and commencement 1. This act may be cited as the social security laws amendments act, 2012.
Nssf covers the following categories of employers and employees. National social security fund nssf remains particularly for services to the employees in the private sector. The main purpose is to collect contributions and payment of terminal benefits to employees of public service. Part iithe national social security fund 3national social security fund. Nssf national social security fund in tanzania zoomtanzania. Cases from dar es salaam, in partialfulfilment of the requirement for the award. The national social security fund nssf is national saving scheme mandated by government through the national social security fund act, cap 222 laws of uganda to provide social security services to employees in uganda. Nssf is a tripartite organization run by the government, workers and employers with representation from the board of trustees, the government, federation of kenya employers and the central organization of trade unions kenya. This tax data card provides an overview of the main taxes applicable in tanzania including tax rates, tax description rates, filling obligations, and the basis for interest and penalties.
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