Tanzania - Apply for Licence or Permit of Premises To Be Used as Bonded Warehouse

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for licence or permit of premises to be used as a Bonded warehouse, the applicant has to visit the Tanzania Revenue Authority contact link
2. Applicant should provide all the information that is requested in the application form.
3. Applicant should make sure to 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 must attach both photocopies and originals of 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 3 months.
8. If there is no information regarding the license is provided within 3 months, the applicant can visit the office to know the status of their application.

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Required Documents

• Application form completely filled
• Lease/Ownership documents of the premises to be used as a warehouse
• Certificate of Incorporation
• Memorandum and Articles of Association
• Particulars of owners/directors/partners
• TIN Certificate
• VAT Certificate

Office Locations & Contacts

Tanzania Revenue Authority,
Address: Headquarter, Postcode: 28,
Edward Sokoine Drive, 11105 Mchafukoge, Ilala CBD, P.O. Box 11491, Samora Ave, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Contact No: (+255) 800 750 075
Contact link
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Eligibility

• Any premises owner or leased individuals who are willing to use that premises as a bonded warehouse is eligible for this procedure.

Fees

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

Validity

• Bonded Warehouse license is valid for 5 years.

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Processing Time

• The processing time for this procedure is 3 months.

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Instructions

• An individual can only apply for this procedure if they have a valid reason for demanding the refund.
• If there is no valid reason for abandoning goods, the individual may not get a refund.
• Applicants should follow all the instructions provided by the concerned authorities for getting their refund sooner.

Required Information

• Name of the Applicant
• PIN/TIN Number
• Registered Address
• Form of business
• Particulars of Owners
• Other businesses currently engaged
• Name of Banker(s)
• Authorized share capital/business capital in dollars
• Paid up capital
• If warehouse state whether for general or private use
• Name of proposed securities
• Particulars of Premises

Need for the Document

• This document is necessary for operating a premise as a bonded warehouse in Tanzania. A bonded warehouse is a structure or other secure place where imported goods subject to duty may be handled, processed, or put through manufacturing processes without having to pay taxes for up to five years after the date of importation.

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External Links

• Tanzania Revenue Authority link

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