Tanzania: company formation
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Updated on 3 November 2026 · Published under the responsibility of Jason Pivron, director · Who we are
Ltd in Tanzania — company, registered office, banking file and annual upkeep, run by us, with a local correspondent where we have one.
Who this jurisdiction suits
- Corporate income tax: 30% (to be checked with the tax authority).
- Section 459A of the Companies Act (Cap. 212) and the 2023 Beneficial Ownership Regulations: online filing with BRELA, without which no filing has been accepted since 15 April 2025.
- In mainland Tanzania, VAT is 18%, collected by the Tanzania Revenue Authority.
- Private Limited Company, registered at the BRELA (Business Registrations and Licensing Agency).
What it does not solve
- Local formalities and exchange controls to anticipate locally.
- Survey data not verified by on-the-spot counsel: banking access and substance are established case by case, and minimum capital remain to be established.
Conditions to meet
Usual capital, no legal source cited: to be checked
Banking access to be assessed at the interview, not surveyed here: no bank is promised on the strength of a survey.
Substance to be assessed depending on the activity; local criteria remain to be checked with on-the-spot counsel.
Our assessment for Tanzania; to be checked.
Registered office and office on quotation, after review of the file.
Our offer in Tanzania, internal catalogue.
Registration in Tanzania: BRELA (Business Registrations and Licensing Agency). Source: business.go.tz (to be checked)
Services and prices
Starting prices excluding tax, government fees included.
See the other 12 services in this jurisdiction
Firm price after the call: several shareholders, indirect ownership or a regulated activity change it.
Tanzania: what is specific to it
- Section 459A of the Companies Act (Cap. 212) and the 2023 Beneficial Ownership Regulations: online filing with BRELA, without which no filing has been accepted since 15 April 2025. Source: brela.go.tz
- In mainland Tanzania, VAT is 18%, collected by the Tanzania Revenue Authority. Source: tra.go.tz (to be checked)
Reviewed on 30 September 2026.
Tanzania compared with Togo and Mauritius
| Tanzania | Togo | Mauritius | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usual company form | Ltd | Acte uniforme OHADA | GBC · AC |
| Corporate taxation | 30% on profits | 27% (since 1 January 2019) | Reduced rate subject to substance conditions · extensive treaty network |
| Share capital | Not established | Not established | Not established |
| Incorporation time | 3–7 days (BRELA) | 24 hours at most (CFE) | 1 week |
| Banking access | Demanding | Demanding | Demanding |
| Substance requirement | Necessary, but not sufficient on its own | Necessary, but not sufficient on its own | Real presence required |
| Our services | from 7,495 € | from 7,090 € | from 20,490 € |
To be checked against each profile. The page for Togo → · The page for Mauritius →
Registered office and premises in Tanzania
From 1,072 €. Registered office service →
How it runs
- Scoping and identity verification
- Name reservation
- Filing and incorporation
- Delivery of the corporate file
- Account opening
For Tanzania, the register is kept by BRELA (Business Registrations and Licensing Agency) and the usual time is 3–7 days (BRELA).
Steps as recorded on 21 September 2026.
Group: International place of incorporation · Our fees → · What we do for you →
Company formation in Tanzania: frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to set up a company in Tanzania?
Our services in Tanzania start at 7,495 €, excluding tax. Firm quote before signature.
How long does it take to register a company in Tanzania?
About 3–7 days (BRELA) once the file is complete.
Where is a company registered in Tanzania?
With the BRELA (Business Registrations and Licensing Agency) (source: business.go.tz).
What is the corporate tax rate in Tanzania?
30% on profits (data as of 21 September 2026; source: tra.go.tz). Not tax advice.
What share capital is usual in Tanzania?
Not established: usual capital, not a legal minimum; to be checked.
Why set up a company in Tanzania?
Corporate income tax: 30% (to be checked with the tax authority). Section 459A of the Companies Act (Cap. 212) and the 2023 Beneficial Ownership Regulations: online filing with BRELA, without which no filing has been accepted since 15 April 2025. In mainland Tanzania, VAT is 18%, collected by the Tanzania Revenue Authority. Private Limited Company, registered at the BRELA (Business Registrations and Licensing Agency).
What are the drawbacks of a company in Tanzania?
Local formalities and exchange controls to anticipate locally. Survey data not verified by on-the-spot counsel: banking access and substance are established case by case, and minimum capital remain to be established.
Tanzania or Togo or Mauritius: where do our services start?
from 7,495 € in Tanzania; from 7,090 € in Togo; from 20,490 € in Mauritius, excluding tax.
Tanzania or Togo or Mauritius: how does corporate tax compare?
Tanzania, 30% on profits; Togo, 27% (since 1 January 2019); Mauritius, Reduced rate subject to substance conditions · extensive treaty network; to be checked.
Tanzania or Togo or Mauritius: which is faster to register?
Tanzania in 3–7 days (BRELA); Togo in 24 hours at most (CFE); Mauritius in 1 week, usual times.
Where these figures come from
Recorded on 21 September 2026; to be checked; banking and substance: our assessment. How we source these figures →