Introduction
When starting a business in Tanzania, understanding the associated registration fees is crucial for budgeting and compliance. Business in Tanzania requires entrepreneurs to navigate a series of legal steps, one of the most crucial being the registration of a company. This process, overseen by the Business Registration and Licensing Agency (BRELA), establishes a company as a legal entity, enabling it to operate within the bounds of Tanzanian law. In this article, we will break down the fees required for company registration in Tanzania, providing a clear guide for both local and foreign entrepreneurs looking to establish a presence in the country.
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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 |
|
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 |
|
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.
These fees are subject to change, and it is always a good idea to verify the most current fees. By being well-informed about these fees and their implications, businesses can better prepare for the financial aspects of company registration and ensure a smoother setup and ongoing operation in Tanzania.
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