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Business Prohibition for Non-Citizens Tanzania

Introduction On 28th July 2025, the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania introduced a major regulatory reform through the Business Licensing (Prohibition of Business Activities for Non-Citizens) Order, 2025, issued under the Business Licensing Act, Cap 101. This new Order significantly restricts foreign nationals (non-citizens) from engaging in specific…
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Investment Incentives in Tanzania: Tax Benefits, TISEZA Guide & Investor Opportunities

‘A Comprehensive Overview’ Key Points. Introduction Regulatory Framework of Incentives Types of Incentives Strategic and Special Strategic Investment Status Legal requirements for obtaining incentives Renewal of Certificate of Incentives Amendment of Certificate of Incentives Conclusion   Introduction The Tanzania Investment Act, 2022, defines “incentives” as tax reliefs and concessional tax…
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Zanzibar Tax Changes 2025: VAT, Excise Duty and Hotel Levy Amendments

Introduction Recent legislative reforms in Zanzibar have introduced several important tax and regulatory changes affecting businesses and taxpayers. These amendments primarily impact the Value Added Tax (VAT) framework, Excise Duty, and the Hotel Levy regime. The changes aim to strengthen tax compliance, enhance transparency in tax administration, and adapt the…
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IDRAS Tanzania: Navigating TRA’s New Digital Tax System

Navigating Tanzania’s IDRAS Landscape The domestic tax landscape in the United Republic of Tanzania has shifted from transaction-based compliance to a data-driven, fully integrated digital environment under the directive of H.E. President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan. What is IDRAS? The 17-Module Architecture Replacing a fragmented web of legacy platforms and…
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Trademark Search in Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar

A trademark applicant is not required to search for conflicting marks before using a trademark, or applying to register a trademark in Tanzania Mainland & Zanzibar. However, the most important reasons to do a trademark search are: i. to avoid liability from trademark infringement lawsuits. ii. to identify potential prior…
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TISEZA Tanzania: EPZ & SEZ Investment Opportunities Guide

The Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority (TISEZA) plays a central role in positioning Tanzania as a leading investment destination in Africa. Through strategic frameworks such as Export Processing Zones (EPZs) and Special Economic Zones (SEZs), Tanzania offers investors a competitive environment supported by tax incentives, infrastructure, and streamlined…
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Zanzibar Minimum Share Capital Requirement 2025 | BPRA New Rules

The Zanzibar Business and Property Registration Agency (BPRA) has introduced Practice Directive No. 2 of 2025, establishing a minimum share capital requirement of TZS 100,000,000 for certain companies operating in Zanzibar. This directive significantly affects foreign-owned companies and businesses operating in high-value economic sectors. The regulation aims to improve business…
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