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What is the company registry in Tanzania?
Business Registrations and Licensing Agency (BRELA)
Ushirika Building, Mnazi Mmoja P.O.BOX 9393 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
About Tanzania
The Tanzania Companies Registry is located in Dar es Salaam and was founded in 1999.
Tanzania officially the United Republic of Tanzania is a country in East Africa within the African Great Lakes region. The main language of Tanzania is Swahili which is spoken by 90% of the population with other languages such as English spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Tanzanian shilling (TZS). The population of Tanzania is over 67.46 million.
Tanzania Economy
The Real GDP in Tanzania is in the region of $233.786 billion with a GDP per capita of $3,600. Tanzania economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Tanzania are gold, raw copper, refined copper, copper ore, coconuts/Brazil nuts/cashews.
Main Trading Partners of Tanzania
The leading export and import partners for Tanzania are:
Exports: India 27%, UAE 11%, South Africa 9%, Kenya 5%, Rwanda 5%
Imports: China 30%, India 18%, UAE 11%, Democratic Republic of the Congo 5%, Saudi Arabia 2%
Tanzania Certificate of Incorporation
The Tanzania Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Tanzania Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Tanzania company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Tanzania register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Tanzania customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
Regulation for Tanzania Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in Tanzania the relevant laws are:
Tanzania Companies Act of 2007
What information is free to view at Tanzania Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in Tanzania the following information can be viewed free of charge:
Tanzania Registration Number (Object number)
Tanzania Company Name
Tanzania Company Address
Tanzania Status
Do you need to register / sign up at the Tanzania Company Registry?
Yes you need to sign up at the local Tanzania register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Tanzania
There are over 100,000 companies registered in Tanzania.
Types of Companies in Tanzania
Businesses in Tanzania can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Tanzania Private company
Tanzania Public company
Tanzania Foreign Company
Other Tanzania Company Registry Services
Tanzania Company Register provides a wide range of services which includes:
Tanzania Trademarks
Tanzania Patents
Tanzania Licenses
Can you order a Tanzania Apostille Certificate?
No, Tanzania has not agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents.
Even though Tanzania has not agreed to this Tanzania company registry search documents will often still require an Apostille certificate but will then also require further legalisation or attestation via their embassy.
What is the language(s) of the Tanzania Company Registry?
The Tanzania Company Register is in Swahili and English languages.
Tanzania Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Tanzania has 43 embassies and high commissions abroad, as well as 36 consulates and three other representations.
Dar-es-Salaam, the commercial capital of Tanzania, hosts 62 embassies and high commissions, and in addition there are a total of 30 consulates and another two representations located in Tanzania.
Tanzania Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Tanzania. Our local partner is based in Dar es Salaam which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Tanzania including Arusha and Mwanza. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Tanzania Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Tanzania from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
Tanzania Moody's rating: B2 (first obtained in 2020)
Tanzania Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Tanzania Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Tanzania.
Tanzania Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Tanzania. Our specialist Tanzania skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Tanzania Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Tanzania Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Tanzania. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Tanzania Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Tanzania?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Tanzania?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Tanzania?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.