Tanzania - Apply for a Specific Trade Business or Consultancy Permit

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for a Specific Trade Business or Consultancy Permit, the applicant has to visit the Business Registration and Licensing Agency in Tanzania 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 carry both photocopies and originals of all the documents that are needed for completing this procedure.
4. Documents that are needed for completing this procedure are mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. Applicant should attach all the required documents (both photocopies and originals, whichever is necessary) along with the application form before submitting them at the office.
6. The Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.
7. Once the fee is paid, the applicant will receive a receipt of payment from the concerned authority, the receipt has to be kept safe for future use.
8. After successful payment, the concerned authority will provide the information about the processing time for getting the document.
9. Later, the applicant will receive notification via Email or SMS regarding the availability of the document.
10. If they got the notification, they can visit the office on the mentioned time and collect their document.
11. If there is no information regarding the document is provided, the applicant must visit the office to know the status of their application.

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Required Documents

• Completed Application Form
• Certificate of Registration from Business Registration and Licensing Authority (BRELA)
• Tax Payer Identification Number (TIN)
• Copy of a contract with superintendent/in-charge of the business
• Copy of registration certificate of the superintendent issued by the respective councils or professional boards
• Premise layout/sketch
• Memorandum and Articles of Association

Office Locations & Contacts

Business Registration and Licensing Agency,
Address: House, Plot No: 23, Block No: 20 Shaaban Robert Street, Sokoine Dr, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Contact No: (+255) 222 212 800
Email: [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected]
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any individuals in Tanzania who are willing to start a manufacturing business in Tanzania are eligible for taking this procedure.

Fees

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

Validity

• Specific Trade, business or consultancy permit is valid for the period mentioned in it.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

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

Related Videos

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Instructions

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

Required Information

• Name of the Applicant
• Age
• Date of Birth
• Signature
• Mobile Number
• Contact Number
• Email Address
• Educational Qualification
• Nationality

Need for the Document

• A certain trade or consulting firm needs a licence to be able to function lawfully. The moment you decide on your company structure, you must submit an application for getting this license.

Information which might help

• This licence is given to anybody planning to do a particular trade, business, or consulting in Tanzania, whether they do so alone or with a partner.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

• Business Registration and Licensing Agency (BRELA) Link

Others

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