Tausi Portal is a Tanzania President’s Office-RALG (PO-RALG) digital platform for accessing municipal services, including Class B business licenses, permits, and revenue collection for local authorities. Users can apply for licenses, pay levies, and manage premises-related services by creating accounts using NIN details.
Access the Portal: Visit the official Tausi portal tausi.tamisemi.go.tz
How to Register
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To utilize the services offered by the Tausi Portal, users must register using their National Identification Number (NIN). Individual users should update their Tax Identification Number (TIN) in their user profile. For institutions or businesses, an introductory letter must be submitted to the relevant council.
Logging In and Managing Your Account
Once registered, you can log in using your NIN and password. If you’ve forgotten your password, there’s a “Reset Password” option to help you recover access. It’s important to keep your contact information up to date to ensure smooth communication and service delivery.
Key details about the Tausi Portal
- Purpose: It streamlines access to essential municipal services and acts as a central system for local government revenue collection.
- Business Licenses: It is specifically used for applying for Class B business licenses, while Class A licenses are handled by the Tanzania National Business Portal (TNBP).
- Services Provided: Services include obtaining licenses, permits, paying for land plots, and settling rental house levies.
- Registration: Users must create an account using their National Identification Number (NIN) to access services.
- Management: The portal is supervised by PO-RALG (TAMISEMI).
Studies on the TAUSI Portal in 2025 conclude that while the system has successfully improved revenue collection and service transparency in Tanzania, it still faces significant usability challenges that hinder its full effectiveness.
Tausi Portal Key Successes
Research identifies several areas where the TAUSI system has achieved its objectives:
- Revenue Performance: The system has notably contributed to meeting revenue targets for Local Government Authorities (LGAs), such as the Mbeya City Council.
- Service and Information Quality: Users and stakeholders report improved quality of information and a more transparent service delivery process compared to previous manual systems.
Cost and Security: Business owners generally trust the portal’s security and appreciate the cost-saving benefits of online applications.
