The Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO), in collaboration with the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA), participated in a strategic engagement and customized training session held in Arusha on 7th May 2026. The engagement marked another important step in strengthening cooperation between the tourism private sector and government institutions in building a more transparent, efficient, and […]
The TATO and TRA Engagement meeting marks another important milestone in strengthening collaboration between the private sector and government institutions to improve Tanzania’s tourism business environment. Bringing together leadership from the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) and senior officials from the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA), this high-level engagement reflects a shared vision of building […]
The Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) continues to reinforce its commitment to professionalism, compliance, and sustainable growth within the tourism industry through targeted capacity-building initiatives. Most recently, TATO members successfully participated in a dedicated technical training on the new Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) Integrated Domestic Revenue Administration System (IDRAS) a critical platform designed to […]
On 18th September 2025, the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) participated in a high-level working session organized by the Tax Ombudsman Services Tanzania, held at Mount Meru Hotel, Arusha. Representing TATO were Board Member and members of the TATO Secretariat, who joined other key stakeholders from both the public and private sectors to deliberate […]
A defining moment for Tanzania’s tourism sector unfolded on 2nd September 2025, when the Commissioner General of the Zanzibar Revenue Authority (ZRA) convened a high-level meeting with representatives from the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO), Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA), TATO Management, and the Zanzibar Association of Tour Operators (ZATO) at Gran Meliá Arusha. This […]
The Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) has honored the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) for its outstanding support in tax collection during the Financial Year 2023/24. This prestigious recognition was awarded during the Taxpayer’s Appreciation Day 2024, where TATO secured 2nd place in the Support Category for its instrumental role in facilitating tax compliance within […]
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism of the United Republic of Tanzania has announced the opening of applications for Tourism Business Licenses (TTBL) for the year 2024. All tourism operators, including Tour Operators, Safari Outfitters, Travel Agents, and various other categories as per the Tourism Act No. 29 of 2008, are advised to initiate […]
In a landmark event, the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) celebrated its 40th anniversary at the 40th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on November 28, 2023, unveiling a revitalized logo under the astute leadership of Chairman Wilbard Chambulo. The momentous occasion, held in Arusha and attended by industry stakeholders and government officials, highlighted TATO’s unwavering […]
Tanzania 2023-24 fiscal year commenced in July 2023. Please find below and attached highlights from Tanzania 2023-24 Budget, and 2023 Tax Calendar: 1) Tanzania Budget 2023-24 Summary, prepared by the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Government Budget Division, issued in July 2023 (download here) 2) Tanzania 2023-24 Budget Bulletin, prepared by PWC (download here) To help with compliance, […]
THE government has outlined critical measures to support endeavours of securing an income of 6 billion US dollars (around 14tri/-) from five (5) million tourists by the year 2025, key being expanding more products in the sector.Natural Resources and Tourism Minister Ms Angellah Kairuki pointed at the products geared for massive promotion to hit the […]
The Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) announced yesterday that it collected sh6.57 trillion in tax revenue during the first quarter of the 2023/24 financial year. The government will be finding it increasingly easier to finance its budget as revenue collections rise to record levels, courtesy of an expansion in economic activities, data shows.Read More: https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/how-tra-exceeded-sh2-trilion-monthly-target-4388756
On 20th January 2023, Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) issued a statement announcing that January 2023 VAT returns are due by 26th February 2023. See here official statement by the TRA
The Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) has so far assisted 17 out of 50 targeted entrants into the tourism industry in its latest efforts to create new employers and taxpayers. Handing over the document for the first batch of entrepreneurs, TATO CEO, Mr. Sirili Akko, said his organization is keen to support startups to […]
On 2nd February 2023, Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) issued a statement announcing that there will be a system upgrade from 3rd till 5th February 2023, affecting the following services: 1) Tax Payer Identification (TIN) and VRN Registration Services;2) E-filing Services;3) Payment Registration Services for Domestic Taxes. Following the upgrade, the due date for filing Skills […]
On 20th January 2023, Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) issued a statement announcing that December 2022 VAT returns are due by 29th January 2023. See here official statement by the TRA
