Legal Updates

The Government of Tanzania has officially issued the Business Licensing (Prohibition of Business Activities for Non-Citizens) Order, 2025, through GN No. 487A, effective 28th July 2025. Under this Order: Non-citizens are prohibited from engaging in specific business activities listed in […]

Effective from July 18, 2025 The Government of Zanzibar has published the Zanzibar Business and Property Registration Agency (Fees and Charges) Regulations under the Zanzibar Government Gazette Vol. CXXXIV No. 7369. Key highlights include: Revised fees for patents, utility model […]

Overview of the Directive Issued by the Registrar of Companies for Zanzibar, under powers conferred by the BPRA Act No. 13 of 2012. Clarifies and enforces minimum share capital requirements for certain categories of companies and companies with foreign shareholders. […]

What the Directive saysThe Directive is issued under the powers of the Registrar of Companies (who is also the Executive Director of BPRA) under the Zanzibar Business and Property Registration Agency Act No. 13 of 2012. It supplements existing law (in […]

To reinforce regulatory compliance within the tourism sector, the Zanzibar Commission for Tourism (ZCT) has issued a stern directive targeting accommodations that skirt regulations concerning tours and transfers. According to a recent ZCT statement, concerns have been raised about some […]

PRIVATE SECTOR TIMELINE FOR REGISTRATION OF ZANZIBAR HEALTH SERVICE FUND Reference is made to our last legal update on this matter dated  We have received updates regarding the Zanzibar Health Service Fund (ZHSF) and it has been announced that the […]

Brief background The Zanzibar maritime authority is a government or regulatory body responsible for overseeing and regulating maritime activities within Zanzibar. The authority plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety, security, and efficiency of maritime transportation and operations, as […]