ISSUANCE OF LICENSE FOR TOURISM BUSINESS IN ZANZIBAR

ISSUANCE OF LICENSE FOR TOURISM BUSINESS IN ZANZIBAR Introduction Zanzibar is one of the greatest tourist destinations in Africa and the world at large. Recently, the travel magazine named Zanzibar as a top destination for those seeking relaxation and pleasure during the 2023 summer. It is in this regard, the Commission for Tourism is working [...]

THE CONTROL OF TRANSFER PRICING IN TANZANIA

THE CONTROL OF TRANSFER PRICING IN TANZANIA Transfer Pricing as a concept is about transferring and/or manipulation of price which leads to tax avoidance in a transaction with the aim of reduction of tax liability. The price that is involved in these sorts of transactions is referred to as “Transfer price” as it is the [...]

The legal and procedural requirement for establishing mineral trading and export operations in Tanzania

THE LEGAL AND PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ESTABLISHING MINERAL TRADING AND EXPORT OPERATIONS IN TANZANIA The United Republic of Tanzania has legal authority over any mining activities and minerals found on, in, or beneath Tanzanian continental soil. Some of the minerals found in Tanzania include gemstones, gold, silver and copper. Any person with valid mineral rights [...]

Notice on Dissolution of Non-Governmental Organizations in Tanzania

NOTICE ON DISSOLUTION OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS IN TANZANIA. On the 24th of January 2023, the Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups (MOHCDGEC) issued a notice to the public on the dissolution of 4,898 Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO's) pursuant to Section 7(1)(e) of the Non-Governmental Organization Act CAP 56 of the laws of Tanzania. [...]

By |2023-01-30T16:03:23+03:00January 30th, 2023|Business, Governments, Know your Industry, Legal alerts|0 Comments

Occupation Health and Safety in Tanzania

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY IN TANZANIA INTRODUCTION Occupational health and safety are related with economic activities undertaken in the country. As the economic activities grow and expand, occupational injuries and diseases are more likely to increase among workers in different sectors of economy such as agriculture, mining, transport, and manufacture. The ILO Convention No. 161 [...]

By |2022-11-02T13:18:35+03:00November 2nd, 2022|Business, Financial, Governments, Know your Industry, Legal alerts|0 Comments

Tech Investment Incentives in Zanzibar

TECH INVESTMENT INCENTIVES IN ZANZIBAR Silicon Zanzibar is a recent initiative that has been announced in Zanzibar by the Ministry of Investment & Economic Development within the Fumba Special Economic Zone. The aim is to pull tech-based businesses, their workers, specialists, and investors. The goal is to place Zanzibar as an attractive location for the [...]

Amendment of the mining local content regulations

The Minister of Minerals in Tanzania Mainland recently issued the Mining (Local Content) (Amendment) Regulations (the amendments) through Government Notice No. 479 of 2022.  The amendments brought by the Minister are aimed at addressing regulatory and practical challenges affecting adherence to local content in the mining sector as provided under the Mining Local Content Regulations, [...]

PURCHASE AND OWNERSHIP OF LAND BY FOREIGN NATIONALS AND INVESTORS IN THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA.

  Introduction: The ownership of land in Tanzania by a Foreign National depends on the purpose for which the specific land shall be put into use. In terms of Personal use, the laws in Tanzania strictly prohibits any Foreign National to own land for such purposes. The laws of the [...]

By |2022-06-21T06:58:46+03:00June 21st, 2022|Business, Financial, Governments, Know your Industry|0 Comments

INDEMNIFICATION BY INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS

  Land Act, Cap 113 allows disposition of land by way of sell and purchase by any person whether for the purpose of person use or investment and transfer the title under his/ her name. Take this example A owns a plot of land and he wishes to sell it. [...]

DUE DILIGENCE AND THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN PURCHASING A LANDED PROPERTY IN THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA

  Land Act, Cap 113 allows disposition of land by way of sell and purchase by any person whether for the purpose of person use or investment and transfer the title under his/ her name. Take this example A owns a plot of land and he wishes to sell it. [...]

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