Tanzania is one of the world’s poorest economies in terms of per capita income, however, it has achieved high overall growth rates based on gold production and tourism. 

Economic overview from the World Bank

TANZANIANS continue to witness a steady economic growth brought about through the good administration of the CCM government which is under the energetic President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete who was elected to the highest political post ten years ago.

Tanzania is a democratic republic of 44 million people, with an average annual gross domestic product growth rate of 6-7 percent over the past decade.

This site also describes the various business structures that are available in Tanzania

This site provides a step by step guide to registering a new company in Tanzania

This site also describes the various business structures that are available in Tanzania

This site provides a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in Tanzania.

The top marginal rate of tax for resident individuals is 30%.

The Sales Tax Rate in Tanzania stands at 18 percent. Sales Tax Rate in Tanzania averaged 18.80 percent from 2006 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 20 percent in 2007 and a record low of 18 percent in 2010. Sales Tax Rate in Tanzania is reported by the Tanzania Revenue Authority.

The Corporate Tax Rate in Tanzania stands at 30 percent.

Income tax is charged at a rate of 30% on income of a resident corporation and of a permanent establishment (PE) of a non-resident corporation

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Tanzania stands at 30 percent.

See Value Added Tax (VAT) on this site

Comprehensive Information on Tanzania Visa Requirements

Travellers to Tanzania require a valid Visa each time they enter the Republic.

Telecommunications in Tanzania include radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the Internet available in mainland Tanzania and the semiautonomous Zanzibar 

Tanzania has two fixed-line operators (TTCL and Zantel) and eight operational mobile networks, with four additional players licensed under a new converged regulatory regime.

145 tips on getting to and getting around Tanzania from real travelers and locals.

A guide to public transportation in Tanzania

Tanzania’s labor laws are compiled in the extensive Employment and Labour Relations Act of 2004.

FAQs about the minimum wage in Tanzania

This site is about Termination of Employment, Labour Laws and Employees and Employers andTermination of Employment, Salaries and Wages and Termination of Employment 

Average prices of more than 40 products and services in Tanzania. Prices of restaurants, food, transportation, utilities and housing are included.

A forum to get questions answered on the cost of living in Tanzania

Access hourly, 10 day and 15 day forecasts along with up to the minute reports and videos 

See “Safety and Security” on this site

A guide to the different levels of education in Tanzania

A commentary on the education system from USAID

Full list of Tanzania public and bank holidays. Many shops, banks and other services close during public holidays

A listing of public holidays in 2016 from the Tanzanian embassy

Dos and Don’ts of business etiquette in Tanzania

When travelling within Tanzania it is important to remember that over a third of the country is Muslim, and that their customs should be respected.

The climate is tropical and coastal areas are hot and humid, while the northwestern highlands are cool and temperate. 

This site provides information about the demographic features of the population of Tanzania, includingpopulation density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace

Demographic facts and statistics – 2014

Tanzania Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting goods at border. 

This site describes the import procedures that have to be followed and also indicates what is required from you at the different stages.

A listng of Tanzania trade agreements

This site provides key information on Tanzania’s participation in the WTO. Tanzania has been a WTO member since 1 January 1995 and  a member of GATT since 9 Decembre 1961.

The main thing that you want with a house is good water and electricity. There are many houses that can have problems with these two things. Also make sure that you can get internet in your area. In Dar this shouldn’t be a problem. Arusha down town won’t be a problem but double check it, even if you are a little outside of Arusha or Moshi. 

Find an accommodation, rent a house in Tanzania and much more. Tanzania housing and real estate

Top destinations and experiences in Tanzania

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