When starting a business in Tanzania, understanding the associated registration fees is crucial for accurate budgeting and legal compliance. Registering your entity through the Business Registrations and Licensing Agency (BRELA) establishes it as a legitimate legal entity, clearing the path for formal operations.
Direct government fees for a typical local company usually fall under 1,000,000 TZS in total. Below is the precise breakdown of the current official fee structures for business names, local companies, and foreign branches.
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No.
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Task |
Purpose |
Amount |
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1. |
Application Fee |
This is the fee for applying for business name registration |
15,000/=TZS |
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2. |
Annual Operating Fee |
This fee is paid annually for maintaining the business name registration |
5000/=TZS |
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3. |
Application for Registration of Business Cessation Notice |
This is the fee for applying to register a notice of business cessation. |
10,000/=TZS |
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4. |
Application for Registration of Any Changes to Registered Information |
This fee covers changes to any information already registered |
10,000/=TZS
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5. |
Registry Inspection |
This fee is for inspecting the business name registry |
2,000/=TZS
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6. |
Certified Copy of a Document Under the Registrar’s Office (Per Page or Part Page) |
This fee is for obtaining a certified copy of any document under the Registrar’s Office, charged per page or part page |
3,000/=TZS |
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No. |
Task |
Purpose |
Amount |
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1. |
Company with Share Capital |
For share capital exceeding20,000/=TZS but not exceeding 1,000,000/=TZS |
95,000/=TZS |
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2. |
Company with Share Capital |
For share capital exceeding 1,000,000/=TZS but not exceeding 5,000,000/=TZS |
175,000/=TZS |
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3. |
Company with Share Capital |
For share capital exceeding5,000,000/= TZS but not exceeding 20,000,000/=TZS |
260,000/=TZS |
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4. |
Company with Share Capital |
For share capital exceeding 20,000,000/=TZS but not exceeding 50,000,000/=TZS |
290,000/=TZS |
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5. |
Company with Share Capital |
For share capital exceeding50,000,000/=TZS |
440,000/=TZS |
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6. |
Registration of a Company with No Share Capital |
based on the number of members stated in the Objectives and Constitution |
300,000/=TZS |
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7. |
File Opening Fee for Applications |
For each document, such as the Objectives and Constitution of the Company |
22,000/=TZS per document, total of 66,000/=TZS for three documents. |
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8. |
Stamp Duty Fee |
on Each Copy of the Objectives and Constitution of the Company: |
10,000/= per copy |
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9. |
Stamp Duty |
On Form No. 14b |
1,200/=TZS |
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10. |
Reservation of Company Name |
|
50,000/=TZS |
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11. |
Change of Company Name |
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22,000/=TZS |
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12. |
Fee for Receiving and/or Registering Any Document with the Registrar |
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22,000/=TZS |
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13. |
Late Filing or Registration Fee for Documents (per month or part of a month |
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2,500/=TZS |
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14. |
Annual Return Filing Fee |
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22,000/=TZS |
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15. |
Certification Fee per Page |
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3,000/=TZS |
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16. |
Fee for Searching a File or Document: |
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3,000/=TZS |
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17. |
Fee for Search Report on a File |
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22,000/=TZS |
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18. |
Fee for Obtaining a Copy of the Certificate of Registration |
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4,000/=TZS |
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No. |
Task |
Amount |
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1. |
Registration of Certified Copies of Agreements, Laws, or the Company’s Constitution |
USD 750 |
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2. |
Fee for Submitting Any Required Document to the Registrar, excluding annual returns. |
USD 220 |
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3. |
Fee for Opening an Annual Return File |
USD 220 |
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4. |
Late Filing Fee for Documents (per month or part of a month) |
USD 25 |
Conclusion.
Company registration in Tanzania is a vital step for entrepreneurs and investors seeking to establish legally compliant businesses in East Africa. Understanding BRELA registration fees, annual compliance costs, and foreign company registration requirements helps businesses plan effectively and avoid regulatory complications.
As Tanzania continues to attract foreign direct investment and business expansion across Africa, timely company incorporation and legal compliance remain essential for long-term success.
Navigating the BRELA Online Registration System (ORS) can sometimes present technical or legal hurdles. If you need reliable, end-to-end support setting up your business, securing licenses, or handling corporate compliance in Mainland Tanzania or Zanzibar, reach out to our team directly at www.gerpatsolutions.co.tz info@gerpatsolutions.co.tz, Mob: +255 742 826 955