Is your business ready for Tanzania’s High-Growth era? The 2025 legislative cycle has transformed the United Republic of Tanzania into one of the most stable and predictable investment destinations in East Africa. By formalizing a High-Compliance framework, the government has created a transparent “operating manual” that secures sovereign value while offering unparalleled opportunities for international…
By Sunday Ndamugoba, Partner, RIVE&Co. The landscape of merger control in East Africa is on the verge of a significant shift. Effective November 2025, the East African Community Competition Authority (EACCA) will formally commence accepting merger notifications, marking a major milestone for regional economic integration. This imminent operationalisation introduces a critical compliance question for multinational…
Question Legal Basis (Regulation) Answer 1. Is trademark recordal mandatory in Tanzania? Merchandise Marks Act [Cap. 85], Section 11A (as added by the Finance Act, 2025) and Regulation 3(1). Yes. The Act makes recordal compulsory for all imported goods bearing a mark into Mainland Tanzania. Regulation 3 sets out the application requirement. 2. Who needs…
Tanzania’s growing economy and dynamic Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) sector present compelling opportunities for specialized capital deployment. For international financial institutions and local investment houses looking to establish a Debt Fund in local currency (TZS), the journey begins with securing the necessary regulatory foundation: a Fund Manager License from the Capital Markets and Securities…
Tanzania’s Fair Competition Commission (FCC) has unveiled a landmark development in the nation’s intellectual property framework. This new system, which mandates the recordation of all trademarks related to imported goods, is a significant legislative stride towards a more robust and proactive anti-counterfeiting regime. Effective December 1, 2025, this measure is enacted under Section 11A of…