TRA office to be constructed in Kizimkazi
The Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) is constructing a new office in Kizimkazi, Zanzibar, as part of a national initiative to improve tax administration and service accessibility. The project is funded by the government to support domestic revenue collection goals for future development.
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Infrastructure investment in tax administration is critical for developing nations aiming to increase domestic revenue to fund public services like healthcare and education.
ZANZIBAR: RESIDENTS of Kizimkazi in Zanzibar are set to benefit from improved access to tax services following plans by the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) to construct a 3.6bn/- office in the area. The project is also expected to provide a better working environment for TRA employees.
The project, being constructed by China-based CRJE Company, is part of a wider government initiative to strengthen tax administration, facilitate business activities and improve revenue collection.
Speaking during the ceremony to lay the foundation stone for the office, Finance Minister Khamis Mussa Omar said the project will strengthen service delivery and revenue collection while providing a better working environment for TRA employees.
He said improved revenue collection will enable the government to finance development projects, including roads, energy, water, healthcare and education.
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