Senior Advisory Session
USD 49
30–45 minute senior-advisor call. Credited toward any package within 30 days.
Tanzania Investor Setup Cost Index 2026
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A planning framework that separates Zatra professional package bands from third-party government, bank, notary and sector-permit budgets — so investors stop mixing desk fees with authority fees.
Direct answer
How much does it cost to register a company in Tanzania?
Budget two columns: Zatra professional setup from USD 999 (or USD 49 for a Senior Advisory Session, or from USD 199 for a Market-Entry Assessment), plus separate BRELA, TRA/TIN, licence, bank and notary charges that sit outside the package.
- DeskProfessional feesPublished packages and advisory — not government stamps.
- AuthoritiesThird-party columnBRELA, TRA, licence, bank and notary — confirm live rates.
- RouteWhat changes the numberOrdinary vs sector, immigration and multi-agency overlays.
Live packages: pricing. Incorporation steps: company registration. This index was last reviewed 21 August 2026.
Confirm live authority fees before you pay — they change by activity. Approvals are not guaranteed. Foreign ownership alone does not require Executive.
Last reviewed: 21 August 2026. BRELA, TRA and licence fees are not quoted as fixed amounts — confirm the live schedule before you pay.
1. Zatra professional package bands (2026).
Published starting prices for coordinated setup support — not government fees.
Market-Entry Assessment
from USD 199
Written feasibility and regulatory brief before you commit capital. Not a company-registration package.
Onsite Supplier or Asset Verification
from USD 499
Physical verification of a supplier or site, with a written findings report. Not a company-registration package.
Standard Business Setup
USD 999
Straightforward local or foreign ownership, tax pathway, ordinary municipal licence support, bank-readiness and handover. Target 14 working days after complete documents, subject to authority processing.
Fast Track Business Setup
USD 1,500
Everything in Standard, priority desk, 7 working days, plus .tz domain, professional email, digital stamp, BAKITA coordination, and NSSF/WCF/OSHA and TBS/TMDA professional support where applicable.
Executive Investor & Regulated Setup
From USD 2,500
Fast Track professional scope plus agreed work/residence permits, named sector licences, TISEZA where applicable, nominee subject to KYC/law/terms, and enhanced bank KYC. Foreign ownership alone does not require Executive. Official charges stay separate.
Multi-Agency Mandates Desk
From USD 12,500
A professional-fee floor — not an all-in project price — for files that need several authorities or an EIA pathway. Zatra coordinates EIA liaison and does not conduct the study. Approvals are not guaranteed. Official charges stay separate.
2. Third-party budget buckets (confirm case by case).
Hold a separate contingency for these — Zatra packages do not absorb them.
- Company & tax filings — BRELA / registry charges, TIN and related TRA steps
- Ordinary business licence — municipal / business licence class for the activity
- Bank KYC — bank charges, notarised packs, courier where required
- Notary, translation, legalisation — foreign documents and resolutions
- Sector permits — mining, finance, tourism, agri export and other regulators
- Investment facilitation — TISEZA / SEZ / EPZ routes when eligible (separate from registration)
3. Which cost path fits the activity?
Ordinary setup
General services or trading after company + tax + ordinary licence + bank pack. Start with Standard/Fast Track bands + third-party filing bucket.
Regulated / mining
Add a sector licence map and often Onsite Supplier or Asset Verification before deposits. A setup package alone does not buy a mining or dealer licence.
Investment facilitation
Registration and TISEZA facilitation are different questions. Capital evidence and incentive eligibility sit outside ordinary package fees.
Frequently asked questions.
How much does it cost to register a company in Tanzania?
Budget two columns: Zatra professional setup from USD 999 (or from USD 199 for a Market-Entry Assessment, or USD 49 for a Senior Advisory Session), plus separate BRELA, TRA/TIN, licence, bank and notary charges that sit outside the package. Confirm live authority fees before you pay — they change by activity.
Does a Zatra setup package include government fees?
No. Published package bands are professional coordination fees. BRELA, TRA, licence, bank, notary and sector-permit charges are third-party and must be budgeted separately.
Next planning steps.
- Map the filing order on company registration in Tanzania
- Keep post-incorporation filings on Tanzania business compliance
- Clear document gaps with the foreign investor checklist
- Read the 2026 Q3 market-entry brief
- Estimate VAT/WHT on the fee calculator after package selection
Disclaimer: This index is a Zatra desk planning aid. Published package prices may change; government, bank and regulator fees are not listed as fixed amounts here. Confirm the live pricing page and a written fee map before filing or paying third parties.
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