Investment & Market Entry Advisory in Tanzania

Registration with the Tanzania Investment Centre is not required for every business, but it is how investors access the incentives, facilitation services and guarantees available under Tanzania's investment law. Eligibility depends on factors such as the size of the investment and the sector. We advise whether registration makes sense for your project and handle the application.

A subsidiary is a separate Tanzanian company, which limits the parent's liability and is often preferred by regulators and local partners. A branch is an extension of the foreign company and can be quicker for short-term projects but exposes the parent more directly. The right choice depends on your project, sector, tax position and how long you plan to operate. We explain the trade-offs for your situation.

In many sectors foreign investors can own their business outright. In others, such as mining and petroleum services, local content rules encourage or require Tanzanian participation. Where a partner is needed or commercially useful, we help you structure and document the joint venture to protect your investment.

Yes. We regularly work with clients who are still abroad, providing advice, due diligence and document preparation remotely and coordinating with your home-country advisers, so your structure is ready when you are.

We focus on sectors that demand rigorous regulatory oversight, including energy, petroleum, mining, trade and general commerce, and we also advise on telecommunications regulation.