Tanzania - Obtain License to establish a Cage Fish Farm

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. Application form for obtaining license for establishing a Cage Fish Farm in Tanzania is available in Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, Tanzania contact link
2. Applicant should provide all information in the application form.
3. Applicant must make sure to carry photocopies and originals of all documents that are necessary for the procedure to complete.
4. Documents that are necessary for completing this procedure is mentioned under “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. Applicant should attach photocopies of documents (whichever is necessary) along with the application form.
6. Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.
7. Upon the completion of application submission, the ministry will send concerned officers for inspecting the premises where the cage fish farm will be taken place.
8. If the officer is satisfied with the premises and results, the applicant will be notified within 1 month regarding the availability of their license.
9. After receiving the notification via SMS, applicant can visit the office to get their license.
10. If there is no information regarding their license is provided even after 1 month, the applicant can visit the office to know status of their application.

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Required Documents

• ID Proof
• Water discharge plan including measures for treatment of farm effluents into the surroundings and steps for screening to avoid farm fish escapes.
• The clearance/permit for water abstraction and discharge in case of use in excess of 400m3 of water a day.
• Evidence of community involvement and social cooperate responsibility near the site.
• Certificate of Incorporation
• Registration of business
• Registration with local government/trading license
• Directorate of Aquaculture permit issued
• Evidence of feed being obtained from a certified source
• Evidence of seed being obtained from a certified source

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries
Location: Dar es Salaam
Address:
Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries,
Nelson Mandela Rd,
Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania
Contact: (+255) 262 322 610
Contact link
Location link

Eligibility

• Citizens of Tanzania and permanent residents of Tanzania who are willing to invest or undergo a cage fish farm business are eligible.

Fees

• Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per authority’s request.

Validity

• This license is valid for 2 years.

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The processing time for this procedure is within 1 month.

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Instructions

• Applicant must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.
• Applicant should make sure to follow all instructions as mentioned by concerned authorities properly.

Required Information

• Name
• Name
• Nationality
• Address of the premises where the cage fish farm will take place

Need for the Document

• This license is necessary for undergoing a cage fish farm business in Tanzania.

Information which might help

• The fisheries sector is one of the growing businesses in economy. Thus, investing in it may provide the investor with a fortune.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

• Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries link

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