Apply In-Person:

1. For Obtaining a Single Business Permit, the applicant must visit the Business Registration and Licensing Agency (BRELA) 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. Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.
7. If all these procedures were followed properly by the applicant, the permit will be provided within a stipulated period of time.
8. If there is no information regarding the permit 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
• Certificate of Incorporation
• Memorandum and Articles of the Association
• TIN Certificate

Business Registration and Licensing Agency,
BRELA House, Plot No. 23, Block No. 20,
Shaaban Robert Street/Sokoine Drive,
P.O. Box 9393, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Contact information is available in the following contact link

• Any individuals in Tanzania who owns a business in Tanzania are eligible.

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

• Single Business Permit is valid for 1 year.

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• 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
• Business Name
• TIN Number
• Physical Address
• Personal ID Number
• Details of the Employees

• Single Business Permit is necessary for owning a business in Tanzania.

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• Business Registration and Licensing Agency (BRELA) link

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