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Invest in TanzaniaFILE 06.02

How to Invest in Tanzania

A complete foreign investor roadmap from investment idea to operational business.

The exact procedure depends on the sector, project size, location and proposed activities. However, most investments follow the framework below.

A foreign investor does not need to navigate every government authority independently. The investment process can be simplified into four major stages:

Simple investor message

From Investment Idea to Operational Business in Tanzania

  1. 01

    Establish

    • Company Registration
    • Tax Registration
    • Investment Structure
    • TISEZA
  2. 02

    Approve

    • Land / Premises
    • Environmental Approval
    • Business Licence
    • Sector Licence
  3. 03

    Prepare to Operate

    • Product Approval
    • OSHA
    • Imports
    • Employment
    • Immigration
    • Inspections
  4. 04

    Operate & Comply

    • Commence Business
    • Tax Compliance
    • Licence Renewals
    • Regulatory Compliance