DID YOU KNOW: Did you know that Tanzania has a higher number of tourism agents than most countries in Africa? Yes, that is true. Surprising, right? I was also amused when I came across this fact on safaribookings.com.
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How to Apply and Obtain TALA – Tourism License in Tanzania
You can apply and obtain TALA – Tourism License in Tanzania by following three steps. First register with BRELA. Second get company TIN and Tax Clearance from TRA. Third prepare everything required by Tanzania Tourism Licensing Board (TTLB). Fourth submit your application for TALA to TTLB. Fifth apply for municipality business license. Sixth get the rest of the registrations.
Step 1: Register with BRELA
Propose a name for your tourism agency, prepare incorporation documents and incorporate a company at BRELA. Click here to read BRELA Company Registration Procedures.
Step 2: Register with TRA (Get TIN & Tax Clearance)
You then need to get your company registered with Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA). TRA requires a copy of memarts, copy of incorporation certificate, BRELA official search report, local government introduction letter, copies of Directors’ IDs, and copies of Directors’ TIN certificates.
Step 3: Submit your Application for TALA Tourism License
Visit the MNRT Portal accessible at portal.maliasili.go.tz, complete the account creation form and then
CLASSES OF TOURISM LICENSES (TALA) IN TANZANIA
There are four classes/ divisions of tourism licenses depending on the type of activity, Class A, Class B, Class C and Class D.
TOUR OPERATOR VS TRAVEL AGENT
TOURISM LICENSE (TALA) FEES IN TANZANIA
The Minister proposes to reduce TALA License (Tanzania Tourism Business License) for travel agents from USD 2,000 to USD 500 to promote the tourism industry – Budget 2021/22
TOUR OPERATOR TOURISM LICENSE (TALA) REQUIREMENTS IN TANZANIA
1. Vehicle (4WD) registration cards
2. Vehicle inspection report
A company practicing more than one tourism activity from different classes as seen in the link will have to register and apply for several licenses.
Step 4: Apply for TAMISEMI Business License
| SN | Tourism Business Category | Business License Fee |
| 1 | Travel Agent Local | Tshs 200000 |
| 2 | Air Charter Agent – Local | Tshs 300000 |
| 4 | Air Charter Agent – Foreigner | USD 3000 |
| 5 | Professional Hunting – Local | USD 1000 |
| 6 | Professional Hunting – Foreigner | USD 3000 |
| 7 | Tourist Hotel | Tshs 150000 + 2000 per room |
| 8 | Tourist Lodge | Tshs 150000 |
| 9 | Tourist Camp | Tshs 100000 + 3000 per hut |
| 10 | Tourist Operator – Local | Tshs 200000 |
| 11 | Tourist Operator – Foreigner | USD 1000 |
| 12 | Non-tourists business hotel with liquor license | Tshs 100000 + 1500 per room |
| 13 | Non-tourists business hotel without liquor license | Tshs 80000 + 2000 per room |
| 14 | Lodging houses | Tshs 100000 + 2000 per room |
Step 5: Complete all other Registrations
 Kessy Juma is the founder of Miamia Trading Company (miamiatz). He is a Techpreneur with roots in accountancy. He believes that any business is good as long it caters the right market using the right strategy. 
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