Registration, tax, licence and bank pack in order
The bank pack is built before the bank meeting, so the account is not conditional.
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Business setup in Tanzania
Register. Structure. Launch. Before capital moves.
One team sequences company registration, tax, licensing and bank-readiness so the project never stalls later.
A principal replies within one business day · Nothing is filed before a written scope · Fees published, official charges at cost
- 5.0 · 1,651 Google reviews
- ZBIA 2026 Best Business Consultancy
Quick answer
Who are Zatra Consultants, and what do they do?
Zatra Consultants Limited registers, licenses and keeps investor projects compliant in Tanzania, from Mwenge Tower, Dar es Salaam.
Send the activity, the ownership and the target date. Route, documents and fee come back in one business day.
Send a brief- Accountable
- One named principal signs the scope letter and the handover.
- Credentials
- CFE (Bank of Tanzania), CPA(T) and NBAA, Advocate of the High Court.
- Before filing
- Route, documents, fee and clock in writing — 14 working days standard, 7 on Fast Track.
- Standing
- Founded 2014. 1,651 Google reviews, rated 5.0. ZBIA 2026 award.
Institutions on a typical route — named for orientation, not as partners or endorsers
Where to start
Six situations. One will fit.
Everything on this site sits under one of these paths. Choose the one that matches the project.
Structure, TISEZA and permits before the first filing
The restricted-activity list is checked first. The Executive route covers permits, nominee governance and enhanced KYC.
Renewals, licences and a risk review before capital moves
A senior advisory session opens the project. Annual returns, regulator calendar and books under one published Business Continuity Desk.
Beneficial ownership verified before capital leaves
Onsite supplier or asset verification: premises, ownership and payment-route risk checked on the ground.
A pack a committee can sign against
Assumptions, cash flow and compliance logic in one bankable plan or lender information pack.
Good standing kept, year after year
The annual compliance package covers annual return, licence renewal, statutory calendar and a yearly health check.
How the project moves
Five stages. Each ends in a document.
Five stages between the first brief and the compliance calendar, each one ending in a document.
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Brief & diagnose
Ownership, activity, sector exposure and documents reviewed before anything is filed.
- 02
Map fees & sequence
Professional fees separated from government, bank and regulator charges; the filing order fixed.
- 03
Form & tax
BRELA incorporation and the TRA TIN pathway prepared in order, not in parallel.
- 04
Licence & bank pack
Licence route and KYC readiness built before the project reaches the bank.
- 05
Handover & compliance
Renewals, returns and regulator calendars handed over; optional Business Continuity enrolment.
1,651 Google reviews, 5.0
What clients say on Google.
Three of the 1,651 public reviews on the firm's Google Business Profile, reproduced verbatim with the reviewer's name and rating.
Ikram WeezyGoogle review · 6 months ago
Zatra Consultants provided professional and reliable service. They guided me clearly through company registration, tax and permits, and I’m very satisfied with their support. Highly recommended!
Cliff ShayoGoogle review · 6 months ago
Zatra, you are doing a great job — thank you for being there to support us. I recommend Zatra to anyone looking for business consultation for better results.
Abdulazizi OmariGoogle review · 6 months ago · Local Guide
Zatra Consultancy — the place where you can’t wait to be. I appreciate your good working skills, 100%.
Investor questions
Common questions, answered.
Timelines, fees, ownership and sequence, answered before any document is exchanged.
How fast can this move?
Standard is 14 working days and Fast Track is seven working days after complete documents. Bank KYC, government systems and sector permits can extend the timeline.
Are government and bank fees included?
No. Zatra professional fees cover listed desk work only. Government, bank and regulator charges are always separate and receipted at cost.
Can a foreign investor own the company outright?
Many ordinary companies can be foreign-owned. Some activities are closed to non-citizens; the activity is confirmed against the live restricted list before filing.
Is TISEZA the same as company registration?
No. Company formation is a BRELA filing. TISEZA registers an investment project and any incentive class. A TISEZA certificate does not replace incorporation, TIN, licences or bank KYC.
Is a TIN needed before opening a corporate bank account?
Most banks expect incorporation evidence and a TRA TIN in the KYC pack. The sequence is BRELA, then TIN, then the bank-readiness file.
What is the difference between Standard and Fast Track?
Standard takes 14 working days after complete documents. Fast Track runs the same core route in seven working days for the same core route, plus .tz domain and professional email.
Setup brief
Tell us about the business.
A short brief, read personally by a principal of the firm. The reply, within one business day, sets out the route, the documents and the fee boundary.
The setup desk is open Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:30 EAT.WhatsApp a consultant+255 788 466 212[email protected]
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Fit confirmed
Standard, Fast Track or Executive, stated within one business day.
- 02
Evidence list
The documents the bank and the regulator will ask for, listed once.
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Scope letter
Deliverables, fee and clock in one letter; filings start when it is signed.
Next step
Talk to us before capital moves.
A short brief. Our team maps the route, the documents and the fee breakdown before any commitment.