Apply In-Person:

1. For Obtaining a Coffee Warehouseman License, the applicant has to visit the Tanzania Coffee Board (TCB) contact link
2. Applicant must obtain the application form from the office and fill it up with all the necessary information in it.
3. Applicant should make sure to carry all documents (both photocopies and originals) of all documents that are needed for completing this procedure.
4. Documents that are needed for completing this procedure are mentioned under “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. Applicant should attach both photocopies and originals of all documents (whichever is necessary) along with the application form before submitting it at the office.
6. There is no fee for this procedure.
7. If all these procedures were followed properly by the applicant, the license will be provided within a stipulated period of time.
8. If there is no information regarding the license is provided by concerned authorities, the applicant can visit the office to know status of the application.

• Completed application form
• ID Proof – National ID/Passport/Driving License
• Memorandum and Articles of the Association
• Business License
• Certificate of Incorporation
• TIN Certificate

Tanzania Coffee Board,
The Director General Tanzania Coffee Board,
Railway Street, P.O. Box 732, Moshi,
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Contact No: +255 272 752 324
Fax No: +255 272 752 026
Email Address: info@coffeeboard.or.tz
Website link
Branches and Regional Office links are available in the following contact link

• Any individuals in Tanzania who own a coffee warehouse or willing to start a coffee warehousing business are eligible for this procedure.

• There is no fee for this procedure.

• Coffee Warehouseman License is valid for the period mentioned in it.

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• The Processing time for this procedure will be mentioned by concerned authorities.

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• Applicant must complete the application form before submitting it at the office.
• If applicant is willing to get the process done sooner, they have to follow all instructions that are provided by concerned authorities at the time of application.

• Name of the Applicant
• Address of the Applicant
• Name of the Company
• Mobile Number
• Nationality
• Email Address
• Signature
• Declaration

• Coffee Warehouseman License is necessary for storing, manufacturing and selling huge amount of coffee beans, coffee products etc... In Tanzania legally.

• Full procedure is available in the following link

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

• Tanzania Coffee Board (TCB) link

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