Route unclear before registration
Ownership, tax, licence or bank-readiness still open? Start with a USD 49 Senior Advisory Session or a Market-Entry Assessment from USD 199, not guesswork filings.
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Business setup in Tanzania
Register. Structure. Launch. Before capital moves.
One coordinated desk handles company registration, tax, licensing and bank-readiness — in the right order, so nothing stalls your file later.
Three quick questions — no commitment.
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What does Zatra Consultants do in Tanzania?
Zatra Consultants Limited is a Dar es Salaam desk that sequences Tanzania company formation, TRA tax registration, licensing and bank-readiness — or investor entry and compliance repairs — so the company can operate, not only exist on paper.
- StartingRegister a companyBRELA, tax, licences and bank-readiness in order.
- From abroadInvest in TanzaniaStructure, TISEZA, permits and market entry.
- After launchFix a compliance gapRenewals, regulated licences or a risk review.
Next on this page: how a file moves · compare packages · FAQs.
Professional fees are published on pricing. Government, bank and notary charges are billed separately.
Where to start
Which of these is you?
Everything else on this site sits under one of these paths.
Investor concern map
Match the problem you're actually carrying.
One short map — pick the route that matches the file you are carrying.
Route clear, need execution
Standard USD 999, Fast Track USD 1,500 or Executive from USD 2,500 when documents can move now.
Compare packagesSupplier or invoice before payment
Verify beneficial ownership and payment-route risk before capital leaves.
Onsite Supplier or Asset VerificationMining, agri, microfinance, tourism
Don't treat permit-heavy activity like ordinary registration.
Sector pathwaysBoard or lender needs a real file
Assumptions, cash flow and compliance logic in one pack.
Custom MandatesAlready registered, need aftercare
Annual returns, books and regulator calendars — now a published Business Continuity Desk.
Business Continuity Desk
How the file moves
Diagnosis before filings. Handover after launch.
- Brief & diagnoseOwnership, activity, sector exposure and documents reviewed first.
- Map fees & sequenceProfessional fees separated from government, bank and regulator charges.
- Form & taxCompany registration and TRA / TIN pathway prepared in order.
- Licence & bank packLicence route and KYC readiness built before the file reaches the bank.
- Handover & complianceChecklist for renewals, returns and optional Business Continuity enrolment after setup.
Engagement routes
Three setup packages, from USD 999.
Professional fees below. Government, bank and regulator charges are always quoted separately. Full ladder on pricing.
Business Setup
USD 999
Straightforward local or foreign ownership, tax pathway, ordinary municipal licence support and bank-readiness — target 14 working days after complete documents, subject to authority processing. Foreign ownership alone does not require Executive.
Accelerated setup
USD 1,500
Priority Standard route — 7 working days for the core Standard route, subject to authority processing — plus .tz domain, professional email, digital stamp, BAKITA coordination, and NSSF/WCF/OSHA and TBS/TMDA professional support where applicable. Official charges stay separate.
Investor & Regulated Setup
From USD 2,500
From USD 2,500 for immigration, nominee, enhanced KYC, multi-party or named sector-licence files. Includes Fast Track professional scope plus agreed permits, TISEZA where applicable, and a named advisor. Official charges and approvals stay separate. Foreign ownership alone does not require this package.
Capital-intensive files that need several authorities or an EIA pathway use the Multi-Agency Mandates Desk, from USD 12,500 — a floor, not an all-in project price. Advisory: USD 49, Market-Entry from USD 199, Onsite from USD 499, Custom scoped after assessment.
Leadership
An accountable desk, not paperwork theatre.
Named leadership keeps market entry, structuring, tax and execution on one desk.
- Structuring & governanceCFE. Joseph MarwaTanzania market entry, structuring, governance
- Registration & executionEng. Dennis WilsonAuthority coordination and file execution
- Tax & financeCPA Altho MwangoaTax compliance, financial models, investor finance
Investor questions
Questions before you start.
How fast can this move?
Standard ~14 working days, Fast Track ~7, after complete documents. Bank KYC, government systems and sector permits can extend the timeline.
Are government and bank fees included?
No — Zatra's fee covers advisory and coordination only; government, bank and regulator charges are always separate.
Can a foreign investor own the company outright?
Yes, subject to sector rules, licensing and TISEZA registration where applicable.
Next step
Talk to the setup desk before you commit capital.
Three quick questions. We'll map the right route, documents and fee breakdown before you commit capital.