Apply In-Person:

1. For Obtaining a Trade License, the applicant has to visit the Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade 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 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
• Certificate of Incorporation
• Passport Size Photographs – 2
• Ownership permit or Lease Agreement of the office premises
• Police Clearance Certificate

Ministry of Industry and Trade,
Permanent Secretary,
P.O. Box 2996, Government City Dodoma, Tanzania
Contact No: +255 262 963 470
Fax No: +255 262 963 117
Email Address: barua@mit.go.tz / feedback@mit.go.tz
Contact link

• Any individuals in Tanzania who are willing to start trading in Tanzania are eligible for this procedure.

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

• Trade License is valid for the period mentioned in it.

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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
• Address of the Applicant
• Date Of Birth
• Place of Birth
• Nationality
• Type of Trading
• Business Name
• Details about the trading products

• Trade License is necessary for undergoing trading business in Tanzania.

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Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
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• Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade link

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