Apply In-Person:

1. To renew or Cancel a Co-operative Society, the applicant has to visit the Business Registration and Licensing Agency (BRELA) contact link
2. Download the application form from the following link
3. Applicant should complete the application form with all the needed information that is requested in it.
4. Applicant should make sure to carry both photocopies and originals of all documents that are needed for completing this procedure.
5. Documents that are needed for completing this procedure have been mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. Applicant must attach photocopies of all documents (whichever is necessary) along with the application form before submitting it at the office.
7. Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.
8. If all these procedures were followed properly by the applicant, the license will be provided within a stipulated period of time.
9. If there is no information regarding the license is provided, the applicant can visit the office to know status of their application.

• Completed Application Form link
• ID Proof – National ID/Passport/Driving License
• Ownership Certificate or Lease Agreement/Tenant Agreement of the business premises
• Memorandum and Articles of the Association
• Certificate of Incorporation
• Details of all staff members listed
• Precautions and Safety measures listed
• Expired License

Business Registration and Licensing Agency,
Address: Housem, Plot No: 23, Block No: 20, Shaaban Robert Street, Sokoine Dr, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Contact No: (+255) 222 212 800
Contact link
Location link

• Any individual, who has an expired Co-operative Society license, is eligible.

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

• Registering a Society is valid for the period mentioned in the license.

• Application Form link

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

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• Applicant should make sure to follow all instructions provided by concerned authorities.
• If any other documents are requested by concerned authorities during the time of application, it must be provided by the applicant.

• Name of the Applicant/Society
• Registration/Incorporation Number
• Shareholder’s Citizenship
• Postal Address
• Fax Number
• E-mail Address
• District, Ward, Street, Town/Village
• Business Premises Address, Plot No, Block, House No
• No. of. Previous license/state
• TIN Number
• Director/Manager’s Name
• Line of Business being applied for
• Fee Paid
• Signature

• Renewal or Cancellation of a Co-operative Society is necessary for extending its validity.

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

• Business Registration and Licensing Agency (BRELA) link

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