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ZRA Registration

ZRA Registration

Who needs to register with ZRA?

The Tax Administration and Procedure Acts No 7 of 2009 Sec 5 (2) requires a person to apply for registration to the Commissioner within fifteen days from the date of commencing the business.

Getting ZRA Registration Number

ZRA Registration Number is also known as a Zanzibar Taxpayer Number (ZTN). A ZTN is a unique digital number assigned by the Zanzibar Revenue Authority (ZRA) to anyone who needs to pay taxes or conduct business transactions in Zanzibar.

The easiest way to get your ZRA registration number is to apply online through the ZIDRAS Taxpayer portal.

Online registration

  1. Visit the official ZRA website at portalzidras.zanrevenue.org/register
  2. Follow the prompts for ZTN registration. Look for a "Apply for ZRA Reference Number" link or a similar option.
  3. Fill in your personal details, including your full name, physical address, and contact information.
  4. Provide identification details, such as your Zanzibar ID Card, Tanzania National ID card (NIDA) number or passport number.
  5. Review the application for accuracy and submit it.
Company Registration Requirements
  • Application letter for registration
  • A copy of Memorandum and Article of Association
  • A copy of Title deed for the premises or lease agreement of which stamp duty has been paid.
  • A copy of TIN
  • A copy of Certificate of incorporation/Compliance.
  • If the business is governed by recognized body, a letter from the Body governing the activity.
  • Identification Card of at least two directors (For resident a copy of NIDA)
  • Business License
Partnership Registration Requirements
  • Copy of Identification Card for each Partner.
  • If the business is governed by recognized body, a letter from the Body governing the activity.
  • A copy of valid Business License.
  • A copy of TIN’s for each Partner
  • A copy of Title deed for the premises or lease agreement of which stamp duty has been paid.
  • A copy of Partnership Deed Agreement
  • Application for Registration Form
Sole Proprietor Registration Requirements
  • Copy of Identification Card of the business owner.
  • A copy of valid Business License.
  • A copy of TIN Certificate.
  • A copy of Title deed for the premises or lease agreement of which stamp duty has been paid.
What are the registration thresholds?

Any trader with turnover (sales per year) that exceeds Tanzania Shillings Five million (5,000,000/=) is required to register in ZRA as a taxpayer.

There are several kinds of taxes where the taxpayers should collect and pay depending on the business or turnover of the business.