Complete Guide: Industrial Plot Allocation in Zanzibar (2026)
The Ministry publishes updated industrial plot allocation guidelines covering digital applications, eligibility, workflow stages, payments, and compliance requirements for investo…
The Ministry of Trade and Industrial Development is pleased to announce a comprehensive update to industrial plot allocation procedures across Zanzibar. This initiative supports the Revolutionary Government's vision for transparent, investor-friendly industrial development.
Scope of the update
Industrial plot allocation in ZIPMAS now follows a fully digital workflow from application through lease issuance. Investors may browse registered zones on the public GIS map, review real-time plot availability, and submit applications online without visiting ministry offices for the initial stage.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must be registered investors on the ZIPMAS portal. Local and foreign investors may apply subject to documentary requirements configured by the ministry. Required documents include proof of identity, business registration where applicable, and any zone-specific submissions requested during review.
Application review process
Each application is routed through ministry workflow stages: initial review by data entry officers, technical assessment by the directorate, and final approval by the Principal Secretary. Applicants receive in-app notifications at every stage and may upload additional documents when requested.
Payment and lease lifecycle
Approved investors enter the lease module where grace periods, annual payment schedules, and ZanMalipo control numbers are managed digitally. Payment evidence is submitted through the investor portal and verified by ministry staff before plots are marked as leased.
Environmental and zoning compliance
All industrial activities must comply with Zanzibar environmental regulations and zone master plans. The Dunga industrial corridor currently hosts manufacturing, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and assembly investments. Future zones will be published on the portal only after formal registration in the ZIPMAS zone registry.
Investor support
For questions contact the Directorate of Industrial Development at industrial@go.tz or visit Ministry HQ in Zanzibar City during working hours (Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM).
Next steps
Interested investors should register on the portal, explore available plots on the satellite map, and prepare required documentation before submitting an application. Ministry forums and site visits will be announced in the Events section of this portal.
Scope of the update
Industrial plot allocation in ZIPMAS now follows a fully digital workflow from application through lease issuance. Investors may browse registered zones on the public GIS map, review real-time plot availability, and submit applications online without visiting ministry offices for the initial stage.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must be registered investors on the ZIPMAS portal. Local and foreign investors may apply subject to documentary requirements configured by the ministry. Required documents include proof of identity, business registration where applicable, and any zone-specific submissions requested during review.
Application review process
Each application is routed through ministry workflow stages: initial review by data entry officers, technical assessment by the directorate, and final approval by the Principal Secretary. Applicants receive in-app notifications at every stage and may upload additional documents when requested.
Payment and lease lifecycle
Approved investors enter the lease module where grace periods, annual payment schedules, and ZanMalipo control numbers are managed digitally. Payment evidence is submitted through the investor portal and verified by ministry staff before plots are marked as leased.
Environmental and zoning compliance
All industrial activities must comply with Zanzibar environmental regulations and zone master plans. The Dunga industrial corridor currently hosts manufacturing, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and assembly investments. Future zones will be published on the portal only after formal registration in the ZIPMAS zone registry.
Investor support
For questions contact the Directorate of Industrial Development at industrial@go.tz or visit Ministry HQ in Zanzibar City during working hours (Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM).
Next steps
Interested investors should register on the portal, explore available plots on the satellite map, and prepare required documentation before submitting an application. Ministry forums and site visits will be announced in the Events section of this portal.