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…
Introduction: Investing with Purpose in East Africa Tanzania is not only a land of economic potential but also a land of impact. From community health programs and educational ventures to green energy and agricultural innovation, international organizations and mission-driven investors…
Introduction: Entering Africa’s Emerging Markets with Confidence Tanzania is fast becoming the launchpad for international businesses entering East Africa. From natural resources and logistics corridors to a growing consumer base and political stability, the country offers tremendous opportunity. But global…
A New Era of Protection Begins In the heart of East Africa, where Mount Kilimanjaro touches the clouds and the Serengeti pulses with life, Tanzania is extending not only its warm Swahili greetings to travelers, but now, a legal guarantee…
The World is Looking to Africa — Why Your Expansion Should Begin in Tanzania As global markets shift toward emerging economies, Africa is no longer a frontier: it’s a focus. And among the continent’s most promising destinations, Tanzania continues to…
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