The West Urban Regional Commissioner, Moh’d Ali Abdalla, has urged traders and business operators to pay taxes on time, saying compliance is key to national development.
He made the call on April 13, 2026, at his office in Vuga, Zanzibar, when officials from the Tanzania Revenue Authority visited him.
The delegation, led by Acting Customs Manager Suleiman Abdalla Said, briefed him on an ongoing door-to-door tax education campaign in the region.
Hon. Abdalla said taxes remain the main source of funding for social and economic projects. He noted that key sectors such as education, health services, and road infrastructure depend on government revenue collected from taxpayers.
He stressed that every citizen, especially business owners, has a responsibility to support government efforts by paying the right taxes on time.
He added that stronger tax compliance will help the government deliver better services to wananchi.
The Regional Commissioner also pledged full support to TRA, saying the regional administration will work closely with the authority to raise awareness among traders.
He encouraged business owners to register their businesses, issue electronic fiscal receipts, and keep proper records to ensure they meet their tax obligations.
The ongoing campaign is expected to improve tax compliance and build trust between TRA and the business community in Zanzibar.
