Compliance Deadline: 18 May 2026

Official Compliance RegistryZanzibar Tourism

The Zanzibar Revenue Authority's official registry tracking compliance of PMS suppliers and hospitality operators with mandatory system integration requirements.

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18 May 2026, 23:59:59 EAT

All PMS suppliers and properties must be compliant before this deadline.

What This Portal Does

The official ZRA hospitality compliance registry

This portal is published and maintained by the Zanzibar Revenue Authority (ZRA) as the official source of compliance status for hospitality sector entities subject to mandatory system integration requirements.

Official Compliance Registry

ZRA publishes and maintains the official compliance status of all regulated hospitality entities against mandatory system integration requirements.

Public Compliance Registry

A transparent, publicly accessible registry listing every PMS vendor and hospitality operator with their current compliance status.

Legislative Guidance

Access the relevant laws, regulations, official notices, and ZRA guidance documents in one organised, easy-to-navigate location.

News & Updates

Stay informed with the latest compliance deadline announcements, regulatory updates, and enforcement actions from ZRA.

Who Must Comply

Five regulated hospitality sectors

ZRA's compliance requirements apply across five distinct sectors of the Zanzibar hospitality industry. Each has specific obligations under the applicable legislation.

PMS Suppliers

Property Management System vendors must register as taxpayers and integrate with both the ZAN Gateway and VFMS.

Registry Live

Hotels

Licensed hotels must register with ZRA and operate exclusively on ZRA-approved PMS systems before the deadline.

Registry Live

Short-Term Rentals

Operators of short-term rental accommodation must register and connect to ZRA-approved booking systems.

Coming Soon

Online Travel Agents

OTAs facilitating Zanzibar bookings must integrate with ZRA reporting systems and fulfil withholding tax obligations.

Coming Soon

Tour & Travel Agents

Licensed agents must register with ZRA and ensure all commission income is properly reported through approved systems.

Coming Soon

About This Portal

This portal is an official service of the Zanzibar Revenue Authority (ZRA). Compliance status reflects ZRA's own records of taxpayer registration and system integration. For enquiries, contact ZRA directly at compliance.zanrevenue.org.

Compliance Registry

Compliance Registry

Live registry of PMS vendors, hotels, and other hospitality operators with their current ZRA compliance status.

Live data

Overview

Total Suppliers

25

Compliant

1

Non-Compliant

24

Compliance Rate

4%

1 of 25 vendors fully compliant

PMS Vendor Compliance Registry

Supplier compliance is required for hotels to operate legally. A hotel using a non-compliant PMS is itself at risk of enforcement action.

PMS Vendor ZRA Compliance

1 fully compliant with ZRA · 24 not yet compliant · 25 vendors tracked

ZRA Taxpayer Reg.ZAN Gateway IntegrationVFMS IntegrationFull Historical Data100% Client Coverage
HotelOnlineCompliantYesYesYesYesYesView
CENTRINO TECHNOLOGIESNon-CompliantNoNoNoNoNoView
CloudbedsNon-CompliantNoNoNoNoNoView
ECHONon-CompliantNoNoNoNoNoView
EricsoftNon-CompliantNoNoNoNoNoView
FortuneNextNon-CompliantNoNoNoNoNoView
HotelogixNon-CompliantNoNoNoNoNoView
IDS NextNon-CompliantYesNoNoNoNoView
NEXANon-CompliantYesNoNoNoNoView
NightsbridgeNon-CompliantNoNoNoNoNoView
OdisNon-CompliantNoNoYesNoNoView
OperaNovacomNon-CompliantYesNoYesNoNoView
OperaACTNon-CompliantNoNoNoNoNoView
OperaRumboNon-CompliantNoNoNoNoNoView
PAN HospitalityNon-CompliantYesNoNoNoNoView
PesapalNon-CompliantYesNoNoNoNoView
ProfitroomsNon-CompliantNoNoNoNoNoView
ProtelSerenissima ProtelNon-CompliantYesNoYesNoNoView
ResrequestNon-CompliantYesNoNoNoNoView
SABEENon-CompliantYesNoNoNoNoView
ScrignoNon-CompliantNoNoNoNoNoView
SEMPERNon-CompliantYesNoNoNoNoView
V WHOTECNon-CompliantNoNoNoNoNoView
WinhmsWintechNon-CompliantYesNoNoNoNoView
Yanolja Cloud SolutionNon-CompliantYesYesYesNoNoView
Showing 1–25 of 25 vendors
Legislation

Laws, Regulations & Guidance

All applicable legislation and official guidance documents governing ZRA hospitality compliance obligations.

Notice2026-02-24

Mandatory Registration and System Integration of Property Management Systems (PMS) with ZRA

ZRA Notice

Official ZRA notice requiring all hotels, accommodation providers, and property operators to mandatorily register and integrate their Property Management Systems (PMS) with ZRA systems for tax compliance and revenue monitoring.

View official document

Notice2025-08-29

Legal Obligation to Register Business and Integrate ICT Systems with Zanzibar Revenue Authority (ZRA) Systems

ZRA Public Notice

Official ZRA public notice outlining the legal obligation for businesses to register and integrate their ICT systems with Zanzibar Revenue Authority (ZRA) systems. Includes a downloadable PDF with full details.

View official document

Act2022

Zanzibar Revenue Authority Act

Act No. 11 of 2022

Establishes and reconstitutes the Zanzibar Revenue Authority, defining its mandate, governance structure, powers of enforcement, and administration of all revenue laws in Zanzibar.

View official document

Act2009

Tax Administration and Procedures Act

Act No. 7 of 2009 (Consolidated 2025)

Governs the administration and procedures for all taxes in Zanzibar, including taxpayer registration, filing obligations, assessments, objections, appeals, enforcement powers, and penalties applicable to hospitality operators and PMS vendors.

View official document

Notice 2026-03-26

Compliance Guidelines for Hotels, Accommodation Providers, and Online Travel Agencies (OTAs)

ZRA Compliance Guidelines

Official ZRA compliance guidelines outlining tax obligations, registration requirements, and system integration rules for hotels, accommodation providers, and online travel agencies (OTAs) operating in Zanzibar.

View official document

Note: The above documents are provided for informational purposes. For official copies and legally binding versions, contact the Zanzibar Revenue Authority directly.
Updates

Latest News & Announcements

Compliance deadline updates, enforcement actions, and regulatory changes affecting the Zanzibar hospitality sector.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common questions about ZRA hospitality compliance requirements.

The mandatory compliance deadline is 24 April 2026 at 23:59:59 EAT. After this date, ZRA will commence enforcement actions against non-compliant entities, which may include removal from approved supplier lists, tax assessments, penalties, and in serious cases, referral for further regulatory action.