An independent contractor is a person or firm hired to provide services on a non-permanent basis. Say Company A needs to update all their user data (KYC) by a particular date but does not require any services of such nature after such compliance is concluded. In addition, company A does not require any additional long-term [...]
Recent Amendments to the Tanzanian Laws Regulating Tourism. For a foreign person to enter into Tanzania, he/she will be required to obtain a pass or visa from the respective authorities. Individuals who wish to come and visit Tanzania are advised to make Visa Application to the Immigration Service Department. A person may opt to obtain [...]
MINING LAW – LEGAL ALERTS ON RECENT CHANGES AFFECTING NON-INDIGENOUS TANZANIAN COMPANIES IN PROVISION OF GOODS AND SERVICES IN MINING SECTOR. In its recent announcement, the Mining Commission under the Ministry of Minerals, has issued amendments with regards to the provision of goods and services by a Non-Indigenous Tanzanian Company in the Mining Industry Value [...]
Recent Amendments to the Tanzanian Laws Regulating Tourism. The Contribution of Tourism Industry in Tanzania’s economic growth has recently proved to be enormous and unmatched as compared to other sectors of economy. Tanzania tourist centers and destinations have consistently proved to be the best not only in Africa but also in the world at large, [...]
Introduction On 11th October, 2021, The Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No.4) Act, 2021 (“the Amending Act”) became operational, amending several laws. Among other law, the Non- Citizens (Employment Regulation) Act, Act No 1 of 2015 (“the Act”) has been amended to affect the non-citizens’ employment regime in Tanzania. Apart from the Amending Act, the [...]
The Magistrates Courts’ Act (hereinafter referred to as “the MCA”) provides for the jurisdiction, powers and functions, establishment, constitution, and set up of the Primary Court, District Court, the Resident Magistrate’s Court, and other related matters. The Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 3) Act, 2021 (hereinafter referred to as “The Act”) has made a [...]
On 11th October 2021 the Government published the Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 3) Act, 2021 (“The Amendment”) which makes amendment to several laws (Principal Acts) including: The Companies Act (CAP. 212); The Business Names (Registration) Act (CAP. 213); The Trade and Service Marks Act (CAP. 326). A quick overview of what the Amendment [...]
The National Social Security Fund Act [CAP 50. R. E. 2018] (hereinafter referred to as ‘’the Act’’) makes it a mandatory legal requirement under section 12 for all contributing employers to remit the share of employer’s and employee’s statutory contributions to the National Social Security Fund (hereinafter referred to as ‘’the Fund’’) on a [...]
On the 21st of September 2021, the Minister for Trade and Industries Development of Zanzibar issued a public announcement that affects companies incorporated under the Companies law of Mainland Tanzania and thereafter issued with a certificate of compliance to operate in Zanzibar as a branch. Such companies have been provided with a Ninety (90) days’ [...]
Recently, the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Human Settlement Development issued a PUBLIC NOTICE regarding information verification of landowners in Tanzania. The verification process was scheduled to commence on the 01st of July 2021 to 30th of September 2021, whereby all landowners with Certificates of Title, Letters of Offer and Residential Licences are all required to adhere to the verification process. The process shall [...]
