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Register your business in Tanzania,
the easy way.

From company registration and TIN to business licences, TIC, microfinance and TCRA approvals — Netpoa handles the paperwork, the authorities and the follow-up, so you can focus on running the business. Local consultants, based in Dar es Salaam.

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What we handle

Everything to get your business registered & licensed.

One partner for registration, tax and sector licences in Tanzania — so you deal with us, not a dozen different offices.

Business formation & advisory

Not sure whether to register as a sole proprietor, a partnership or a limited company? We advise on the right structure for your goals, tax position and liability — then set it up correctly from day one.

Business name registration

Register your business name with BRELA so the name is legally yours — ready to open a bank account, sign contracts and trade under it.

Company registration (incorporation)

Full limited-company incorporation with BRELA — memorandum & articles of association, directors, shareholding and your certificate of incorporation.

TIN registration (TRA)

Get your Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) from the Tanzania Revenue Authority for the company and its directors — the first step to being tax-compliant.

Business licence

We apply for the trade / business licence your activity requires from the relevant local or sector authority, so you operate legally from the start.

TIC — investment certificate

Registration with the Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC) for the Certificate of Incentives, unlocking tax and import incentives for qualifying investments.

Microfinance licensing

Licensing support for microfinance and lending businesses under Tanzania's microfinance regulations — from documentation to submission and follow-up.

TISEZA registration

TISEZA registration prepared and filed for you, with the supporting documents handled end-to-end.

CRB registration

CRB registration and the supporting paperwork, prepared and submitted on your behalf so you meet the requirement without the back-and-forth.

TCRA licences

TCRA licensing for communications, internet, content and related services — application, documentation and follow-up until you are approved.

How it works

Three steps, and you're registered.

No queues, no guesswork — you tell us the goal, we handle the process.

1

Tell us your goal

A quick chat about your business — what you do, who owns it, and what you need registered or licensed. We scope it and quote you upfront.

2

We prepare & file

We draft the documents, complete the applications and file with BRELA, TRA and the relevant authorities — keeping you updated at every step.

3

You get your documents

You receive your certificates, TIN, licences and approvals — ready to open a bank account and trade, fully compliant.

Advice you can act on

Sit down with someone who's done it.

Registration in Tanzania is full of small steps that are easy to get wrong — the wrong structure, a missing licence, a form rejected on a technicality. We've walked hundreds of businesses through it.

Tell us where you're headed and we'll map the shortest compliant path — then handle the paperwork so you don't have to.

Why Netpoa

Local, transparent, and done right.

Based in Tanzania

A local team that knows BRELA, TRA and the sector regulators — and deals with them in person.

Compliant from day one

We set your business up the right way, so you're not fixing avoidable problems later.

Transparent quotes

An itemised quote before we start. You always know what you're paying and why.

One partner

Registration, licences, hosting, domains and email — start and grow with a single local partner.

FAQ

Registering a business in Tanzania — your questions.

Can I register my business without visiting the government offices myself?

Yes. You give us your details and documents, and we prepare and file everything on your behalf — BRELA, TRA, licences and the rest. We only involve you where a signature or verification is genuinely required.

How long does company registration take in Tanzania?

It depends on the registration and the authority involved — some steps take a few working days, others a couple of weeks. We give you a realistic, itemised timeline before we start, and keep you updated at each stage.

Do I need both a TIN and a business licence?

Almost always, yes. A TIN from the TRA identifies your business for tax, and the relevant business licence lets you legally operate. We arrange both together so nothing is missed.

Can a foreigner register a company in Tanzania?

Yes. Foreign-owned companies can be registered, and where it fits your investment we advise on Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC) registration for incentives. We'll walk you through the requirements.

How much does it cost?

Fees depend on the structure and the licences involved, so we give you a clear, itemised quote before any work begins — no surprises. Talk to us and we'll scope it for your specific business.

Ready to register your business?

Tell us what you're building and we'll handle the registration, licences and compliance — start to finish, in your language.

WhatsApp us → Email info@netpoa.com