Corporate Services in Tanzania: From Company Formation to Full Setup in Just 7 Days

Your Trusted Partner for Seamless Business Setup

At Zatra Consultants, we specialize in helping both local and foreign investors establish fully compliant and operational businesses in Tanzania — swiftly, strategically, and stress-free. Our comprehensive Corporate Services cover every stage of the business lifecycle — from company formation and structuring to accounting, payroll, and management reporting.

With an average company registration timeline of just 1–3 days, and full setup completion within 7 working days, we ensure your business is ready to operate faster than ever.

1. Company Formation and Structuring

We assist in registering Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), Branches, or Holding Entities, depending on your investment goals. Our legal and advisory team prepares the full documentation — including MEMARTS, Form 14b, and shareholding structures — ensuring alignment with Tanzanian investment, tax, and business laws.

Timeline: 1–3 working days (BRELA registration)

2. Registration and Regulatory Filings

Our experts handle all statutory registrations required for business operation in Tanzania:

• Tax Registration (TRA) – TIN for the company and directors

• VAT or VFD Registration – VAT For businesses above TZS 200M turnover or on request. VFD or EFD is mandentory for legal receipts

• Business License – Municipal or MITI license based on your activity

• Beneficial Ownership Filing – BO register and compliance submission

We manage filings and coordinate with relevant authorities to ensure smooth approvals.

Timeline: 1–2 working days (TRA and licensing)

3. Registered Office and Bank Account Setup

A physical office address is mandatory for company registration and licensing. We assist with address verification, signage compliance, tenancy agreements, and bank account opening in major Tanzanian banks (CRDB, NMB, Stanbic, BOA, etc.), ensuring your financial operations start immediately.

4. Payroll, Accounting & Statutory Compliance

Our accounting division provides end-to-end financial management support:

• Payroll calculation and payment processing

• Statutory bookkeeping and accounting

• Maintenance of statutory registers and annual filings

• Periodic and consolidated financial reporting

• Preparation of board and annual meeting documents

We use IFRS and Tanzanian GAAP standards to ensure transparency, investor confidence, and compliance.

5. Management Reporting & Corporate Governance

We help you maintain clear governance and accountability through:

• Monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports

• Statutory board meeting documentation

• Regular communication with supervisory bodies

• Consolidated financial performance tracking

This ensures all company decisions and reports meet both local and international corporate standards.

6. Ongoing Secretarial and Advisory Services

Zatra Consultants provides continuous support beyond setup:

• Annual returns filing and compliance calendar

• Board resolutions, share transfers, and director changes

• Audit coordination and financial advisory

• Immigration and work/residence permit processing

• Trademark, domain registration, and tax optimization

Your success doesn’t stop at registration — we stay with you as your long-term corporate partner.

⏱️ Processing Timelines

Process	Duration
Company Registration	1–3 working days
Tax & Licence Registration	1–2 working days
Full Business Setup (License and Bank Acount Openings)	7 working days
Work/Residence Permits (Optional)	30–60 working days

🧩 Attachments Required for Company Registration

To register your company in Tanzania, the following attachments are required from each shareholder and director:

For Each Shareholder / Director

• Passport copy (valid for at least 6 months)

• One passport-size photo

• Proof of residential address (utility bill or tenancy agreement)

• Email address and phone number

• Physical office address in Tanzania (Zatra can assist if you need one)

For Corporate Shareholders (if applicable)

• Certificate of Incorporation

• Memorandum & Articles of Association

• Board Resolution authorizing investment in Tanzania

Additional for Foreign Investors

• Non-Criminality Declaration

• Bank statement (for source of funds)

💰 Minimum Capital Requirements

• No statutory minimum for a standard trading or service LLC under BRELA.

• Recommended: Declare at least USD 10,000–50,000 as paid-up capital to build investor credibility and support licensing and banking.

• For Incentive Registration (TIC or TISEZA): Minimum capital USD 500,000 (foreign investor threshold).

• Capital can be declared in USD or TZS — and injected later into the company’s bank account after registration.

⚖️ Compliance & Licensing Highlights

• Every company must have a TANZANIA REVENUE AUTHORITY (TRA) TIN for both company and directors.

• Businesses with turnover above TZS 200 million (≈ USD 80,000) or offering professional services must register for VAT.

• Municipal Business Licence is mandatory before operations.

• Annual returns and Beneficial Ownership filings are due yearly.

• Work and Residence Permits are required for foreign directors living or working in Tanzania.

Final Note

At Zatra Consultants, we don’t just register companies —we build compliance, structure, and trust that attract investors and open doors to growth opportunities. Start right, start strong — and let Zatra make your Tanzanian business setup effortless.

🚀 Ready to Register Your Company?

Zatra Consultants offers end-to-end company setup services — from name reservation to a fully operational, bank-ready business in just 7 working days. We’ll prepare all documentation, process every government filing, assist with office address setup, bank account opening, and deliver your Certificate of Incorporation (COI), TIN, and Business Licence, Permits and Company bank account — all under one roof.

💼 Let’s Make Your Business Official Today.📎 Attach your required documents to sales@zatra.co with the subject:

“Company Registration – [Your Company Name]”

Our consultants will review and respond with a formal engagement letter and pro-forma invoice the same day.

Contact Zatra Consultants

Zatra Consultants

Sinza A, Sam Nujoma Road, First Floor, Mwenge Tower, Opp. Mlimani City, Dar es Salaam

📞 +255 747 912 965 | ✉ sales@zatra.co | 🌐 www.zatra.co