The Mozambican Tax Authority (AT) has implemented measures to strengthen tax control in the tourism sector, making it possible to recover revenue previously lost due to irregularities, the newspaper Noticias reported on Monday, 9 December.
According to Amorim Ambasse, director of the Digital Economy Taxation Unit, ‘the initiative began with mapping the sector’s tax situation between 2019 and 2023, identifying operators without a NUIT or with tax arrears and promoting the regularisation of infringements.’
According to the official, since June of this year, the effort has already generated positive results in tax collection.
In addition, the process has progressed to the registration of tourist resorts on the Tourism Management Platform (PIGTur), managed by the National Tourism Institute (INATUR). This digital system facilitates the monitoring of the sector and promotes the integration of resorts and tourist enterprises, such as hotels, restaurants and catering services, optimising communication between the various players in the area.
Currently, more than 300 resorts and around 20 travel agencies are already registered.
Supported by Decree 74/2022 of 30 December, registration on the platform has become compulsory for tour operators, offering advantages such as a reduction in the number of face-to-face inspections and greater visibility on the market. The centralisation of information also facilitates access by different state institutions, eliminating the need for physical visits to collect statistical data.
According to the AT, digital integration not only strengthens tax collection, but also promotes Mozambique’s tourist resorts, encouraging sustainable growth in the sector and improving their competitiveness in national and international markets.
