BUSINESS LICENCES

Are you a local or foreign business looking to get business licenses in Tanzania? At Tan Biz Link we offer consultation to our clients on the best ways of acquiring their business licenses here in Tanzania. We will guide you step by step, from getting and preparing the necessary documents, to submitting them and following up on your behalf.

Advisory and support services in Tanzania

Tanzania offers vast opportunities for investors and businesses—but navigating its legal, regulatory, and market landscape can be complex without the right guidance. At Tan Biz Link, we help businesses and investors navigate Tanzania’s opportunities and challenges with confidence. Our advisory and support services in Tanzania are designed to provide practical guidance, local market insights, and hands-on assistance from business setup to growth.

Our goal is to help you make informed decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and position your business for long-term success in Tanzania’s dynamic economy.

About business licensing in Tanzania

The Business Licensing Act No. 25 of 1972 governs business licensing in Tanzania. Under this law, no entity is allowed to operate a business in Tanzania without a valid business license issued by the appropriate authority.In Tanzania, business licenses are issued by two main authorities:

Business Registration and Licensing Agency (BRELA) – for Class “A” licenses

Local Government Authorities (LGAs) – for Class “B” licenses

Requirements for obtaining a business licenses in Tanzania

For Any Entity to Obtain a Business License, it should have

Business Premises – Acquire a physical location by renting or owning a premise

Company or Business Name Registration – Register the business or company with the Business Registration and Licensing Agency (BRELA).

Tax Identification Number (TIN) – Register with the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) to obtain a TIN.

Sector Permits – Obtain the necessary permits from the relevant sector ministry or agency to operate legally in that sector

Business License Application – Apply for a license through the Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment (MITI) or the relevant Local Government Authority (LGA).

Payment of License Fees – Pay the applicable business license fees, which vary by business type, typically via bank payment.

Application Requirements for Business Licenses In Tanzania

Application Requirements for Business License Issued under Ministry of Industry Trade and Investment and Local Government Authorities (District, Town/Municipal or City Councils)

Fill the Business License Application Form (TFN 211) (Online Link be Provided and/ or Downloadable PDF Form)

Attach photocopy of Certificate of incorporation (in case of a Company) or Certificate of Registration and Extract in case of Business Names,)

Proof of Tanzania citizenship by attaching -Photocopy of passport, birth certificate or Affidavit, and in case of non-citizens attach a photocopy of Residence Permit Class A" -showing the holder to be investor in that company/business,

In case the shareholders of the company are non-residents, Powers of Attorney to citizen/Residence should be submitted/attached

Proof by the applicant having a suitable business premises for the business applied. The following can be submitted as a proof, a copy of title deed, Tenancy agreement etc

Proof of Registration for Tax Payment from TRA by attaching a copy of TIN Certificate and Business License Tax Clearance Certificates;

Sectorial Licenses

Whether you are a local or foreign company, our end-to-end services will help you to achieve complete regulatory compliance. We will help you get business licenses in Tanzania. Enabling you to work legally. Whether you have started the process and you are stuck somewhere or you completely don’t know where to start, contact us today and our team of experts will help you right away.

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info@tanbizlink.co.tz

+255 763 666 993

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+255 763 666 993

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+255 763 666 993