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Tanzania
Tanzania suits local companies serving East and Southern African trade, logistics, and projects. Foreign shareholders may own the company fully, but must secure tax, business, and sector licences and observe restrictions applicable to non-citizens.
A local operating base at East Africa’s gateway.
Private Company Limited by Shares (Ltd.)
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- Tax
- CIT 30%; a 1% AMT on turnover may apply after three consecutive loss years; no local income tax
- Shareholders and directors
- Usually 2 shareholders, 2 directors, and 1 secretary; a single-shareholder company may have 1 director; no residency rule
- Share capital
- No statutory minimum or mandatory paid-up capital; TISEZA project registration requires USD 500,000 for foreign investors
- Local requirements
- Tanzania registered office and secretary required; obtain TIN, business licence, and applicable sector permits before operating
- Annual maintenance
- Annual return due within 28 days of the incorporation anniversary; audited accounts usually attach, with exemptions for qualifying private companies
- Incorporation timeline
- Approx. 2–4 weeks for company, TIN, and general business licence; sector permits take longer
- Public disclosure
- Shareholder and director data are searchable in the registry; beneficial-owner data are not public and go to competent authorities
Facts last checked · 2026-10-23
This page summarises publicly available regulations for general reference only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Rules in each jurisdiction may change at any time; please confirm the latest position with an Offshore Isle advisor.
References (8)›
- 01Tanzania Revenue Authority — Corporation Tax
- 02PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries — Tanzania: Taxes on corporate income
- 03BRELA — The Companies Act, Cap. 212 R.E. 2023
- 04Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority — Project registration criteria
- 05Tanzania National Business Portal — Obtain a Business License
- 06Clyde & Co — Tanzania business 101
- 07Clyde & Co — Companies Beneficial Ownership Regulations 2023
- 08Business Licensing Prohibition of Business Activities for Non-Citizens Order 2025
02 · Advantages
Why Tanzania
- 01Dar es Salaam port connects East Africa with inland markets for local trade and project delivery
- 02100% foreign ownership and foreign directors are permitted, subject to sector rules
- 03No statutory minimum share capital; share structure can follow business and licensing needs
03 · Requirements
Formation requirements
- Company name must end in “Limited” or “Ltd.”
- Before trading, obtain a TIN, premises, and business licence; obtain sector approvals where applicable
- Confirm non-citizen restrictions and sector-specific local-content or capital conditions before filing
04 · Compliance
Annual compliance
- File the annual return and applicable financial statements with BRELA within 28 days of the incorporation anniversary
- File estimated tax within 3 months after period start and the final return within 6 months after period-end
- Beneficial-owner information and changes generally must be filed with BRELA within 30 days
After incorporation, Offshore Isle sets a compliance calendar. We remind you in advance of annual returns, renewals and filings, and handle them on your behalf.
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