For investors, one of the thorniest issues is not just doing business, but unwinding business if things go wrong. The ability to resolve disputes quickly, fairly and with enforceable outcomes is often a deciding factor in committing capital. In Tanzania,…
Digital trade and fintech are no longer peripheral to Tanzania’s economy they are core pillars of its future. With mobile money penetration high and internet use rising, Tanzania offers a unique platform for e-commerce, fintech, digital payments, and cross-border online…
1. Introduction — Why ESG matters more now Investors across the globe are no longer asking if but how well businesses incorporate Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles. In Tanzania, this shift is becoming legally significant: as local regulators, financiers…
Introduction — Vision 2050 Is the Next Legal & Investment Blueprint Tanzania’s newly adopted Development Vision 2050 (Dira 2050) marks the start of a transformative era. It envisions a high-income, knowledge-based, industrialized and inclusive economy by mid-century. For businesses and…
Practical forecast + action plan for corporates, NGOs and foreign investors Executive summary Tanzania’s tax landscape is shifting decisively. The Finance Act 2025 and the 2025/26 budget package introduce new withholding regimes, tighter VAT rules linked to electronic payments, changes…
Why mining tech, tourism branding and agri-processing need a legal IP strategy now Introduction — IP is not optional; it’s strategic When companies and investors think about intellectual property (IP) they usually picture flashy tech start-ups or brand battles in…
In August 2025, the Court of Appeal of Tanzania delivered a landmark decision in Attorney General v. Emmanuel Marangakisi & Others, Civil Application No. 278/01 of 2023 [2025] TZCA 870, clarifying that non-citizens may no longer inherit landed property in…
Why Succession Planning is More Urgent Than Ever In Tanzania, stories of wealthy families torn apart by inheritance disputes are far too common. Mansions abandoned due to ownership battles, companies collapsing after the founder’s death, and protracted court cases draining…
Why M&A in Tanzania Requires More Than a Handshake and a Contract Mergers and acquisitions in Tanzania can be an exciting pathway for business growth, foreign market entry, and consolidation of market share. Yet, in my years of practice, I…
Introduction: A Major Legal Shift in Foreign Participation On 28th July 2025, the Government of Tanzania introduced a landmark regulation through Government Notice No. 487A, officially titled The Business Licensing (Prohibition of Business Activities for Non-Citizens) Order, 2025. This legal…
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