TRA: Traders to utilise official customs stations

BUKOBA: TANZANIA Revenue Authority (TRA) in Kagera region has urged traders to utilise official customs stations and ensure they pay the right taxes to enhance the nation’s economic development.

The authority’s regional manager, Mr Castro John equally appealed to owners of private vehicles with foreign plate numbers to register them at customs stations.

“Traders should be patriotic and ensure that they utilise official customs stations when importing and exporting goods. Paying the right taxes on time enhances economic development and enable the government to render the required social services in various sectors, including health, education, water and infrastructure.

He added: “We are now witnessing a rapid pace in the implementation of largescale projects that were once considered unfeasible. These projects are implemented through paying taxes.”

He listed the official customs stations in Kagera region to include Kabanga, Rusumo, Murusagamba (Ngara), Mutukula, Kanyigo (Missenyi) and Murongo (Karagwe).

ALSO READ: Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Going into details, Mr John said TRA has successfully collected 122.6bn/- during the first six months of the 2024/25 financial year, surpassing its target of 108.6bn/-, reflecting 113 per cent of the goal.

He highlighted that for the 2024/2025 fiscal year, the region aims to collect 164bn/- with contribution from various business sources, investors and customs stations.

“These impressive achievements reflect our collective responsibility to ensure the success of revenue collection through strong collaboration, patriotism and accountability. We need the support of our stakeholders to meet our goal,” Mr John said.

He also urged traders to be honest and ensure that they utilise Electronic Fiscal Devices (EFDs) and issue receipts for all goods sold.