Tanzania - Start a Company or Business

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. For starting a company or business, the individual must register their business with Business Registration and Licensing Agency contact link
2. Applicant must provide all information that are requested in the application form.
3. Applicant should make sure to carry both photocopies and originals of all documents that are needed for completing this procedure.
4. Documents that are needed for completing this procedure is mentioned under “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. Applicant should attach photocopies of documents along with the application form while submitting it at the office.
6. Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per authority’s request.
7. If all the above-mentioned procedures were followed properly by the applicant, the registration can be done within 1 to 2 weeks.
8. Applicant can visit the office after getting notification from concerned authorities.
9. If there is no information regarding the passport is provided, applicant has to visit the office to know status of application.
   

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Required Documents

• Verification of Proposed name certificate/proof
• Notarized Declaration of Compliance
• Certificate of Incorporation
• TIN Certificate
• VAT Certificate
• Workmen’s compensation Insurance proof
• OSHA inspection certificate
• Social Security Registration Number
• Memorandum and Articles of Association
  

Office Locations & Contacts

Business Registration and Licensing Agency
Location: Dar es Salaam
Address: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Contact: (+255) 222 212 800
Contact link
Location link

Eligibility

Any Individual in Tanzania who is willing to start a business is eligible.

Fees

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

Validity

Business or Company registration is valid forever.

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Processing Time

Processing Time for this procedure is 1 to 2 weeks.

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Instructions

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

Required Information

• Name of the Company or Business
• Names of the list of the directors
• Business of Company premises address
• Type of company to be registered
• Contact Number
  

Need for the Document

For starting a business, applicant must go to respective offices for collecting documents that are needed for registering their business in Tanzania.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

Business Registration and Licensing Agency link

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