Legal Articles

Approval Is Easy. Scaling Is Not. Most investors believe the hardest part of doing business in Zanzibar is getting approved.In reality, approval is the easy part. Survival and scale begin after Year One. What Actually Happens After Year One I’ve […]

Same Country. Different System. A common assumption among investors is that advice for “doing business in Tanzania” automatically applies to Zanzibar. Legally and operationally, that assumption is where many projects begin to go wrong. Zanzibar is part of the United […]

The Common Assumption Most investors believe speed is an advantage — that entering the market quickly secures land, licences, and early positioning before competitors arrive. In theory, this makes sense. In practice, it’s often where problems begin. The Counter-Truth In […]

(A Zanzibar Perspective)Challenging a Common Assumption Joint ventures and local partnerships are often presented as the safest way for foreign investors to enter Zanzibar. Local ownership of land, community acceptance, and familiarity with regulatory processes are assumed to reduce risk […]

(A Zanzibar Perspective)Challenging a Common Assumption Joint ventures and local partnerships are often presented as the safest way for foreign investors to enter Zanzibar. Local ownership of land, community acceptance, and familiarity with regulatory processes are assumed to reduce risk […]

(A Zanzibar Perspective) Challenging a Common Assumption In Zanzibar, foreign investors often treat regulatory approval as the end of regulatory risk. Once an investment certificate is issued by the Zanzibar Investment Promotion Authority (ZIPA), the assumption is that the project […]

The digital era is transforming how we create, share, and consume content, and Zanzibar is stepping up with its own set of online content rules. From data privacy to content moderation, this guide walks you through Zanzibar’s unique regulatory landscape, […]

1. INTRODUCTION Introduction: 0n 1st February, 2024, The Zanzibar Investment Act, 2023, repealed the Zanzibar Investment Promotion and Protection Authority Act, No. 14 of 2018, with the aim of fostering a conducive investment legal framework in Zanzibar. This legal article […]

1. INTRODUCTION Understanding employee tax considerations is crucial for both employers and employees as it directly impacts financial well-being, compliance with legal requirements, and overall business operations. When employers hire employees or contractors, they face various tax implications that can […]

A. INTRODUCTION: BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT Understanding Zanzibar’s employment laws is essential for fostering fair and productive workplaces, fostering economic growth, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. In this article my aim is  to provide essential insights into the local employment […]