United Republic of Tanzania
Capital: Dodoma HDI: 0.521 (151st)
Language: Swahili, English
GDP (PPP): $149.8 billion
Currency: Shilling
Population: 51.8 million
United Republic of Tanzania is a large country in Eastern Africa within the African Great Lakes region. Parts of the country are in Southern Africa. It is bordered by Kenya and Uganda to the north; Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west; Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique to the south; and by the Indian Ocean to the east. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain, is in northeastern Tanzania. Tanzania’s population of 51.82 million (2014) is diverse, composed of several ethnic, linguistic, and religious groups. Tanzania is a presidential constitutional republic, and since 1996, its official capital city has been Dodoma, where the President’s Office, the National Assembly, and some government ministries are located. Dar es Salaam, the former capital, retains most government offices and is the country’s largest city, principal port, and leading commercial centre.
RESEARCH
Economic Overview
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Tanzania Economy 2016
http://www.theodora.com/wfbcurrent/tanzania/tanzania_economy.html
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.
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Tanzania Overview – World Bank
http://www.worldbank.org/en/country/tanzania/overview
Economic overview from the World Bank
Industry Trends & Business Climate
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Tanzania: Mining Sector Changes Economic Growth
http://allafrica.com/stories/201504080727.html
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.
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Economic Growth and Trade | Tanzania
https://www.usaid.gov/tanzania/economic-growth-and-trade
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.
Establishing a Presence
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Business Types – Tanzania company registration – Healy Consultants
http://www.healyconsultants.com/tanzania-company-registration/setup-llc/
This site also describes the various business structures that are available in Tanzania
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Business Registration Requirements – Starting a Business in Tanzania
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/tanzania/starting-a-business
This site provides a step by step guide to registering a new company in Tanzania
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Business Registration Requirements – Tanzania company registration – Healy Consultants
http://www.healyconsultants.com/tanzania-company-registration/setup-llc/
This site also describes the various business structures that are available in Tanzania
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Business Types – Starting a Business in Tanzania
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/tanzania/starting-a-business
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.
Taxes
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Tanzania – Taxes on personal income
http://taxsummaries.pwc.com/uk/taxsummaries/wwts.nsf/ID/JDCN-89HU32
The top marginal rate of tax for resident individuals is 30%.
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Tanzania Sales Tax Rate | VAT | 2006-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/tanzania/sales-tax-rate
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.
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Tanzania Corporate Tax Rate | 2009-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/tanzania/corporate-tax-rate
The Corporate Tax Rate in Tanzania stands at 30 percent.
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Tanzania Corporate – Taxes
http://taxsummaries.pwc.com/uk/taxsummaries/wwts.nsf/ID/JDCN-89HU34
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
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Tanzania Personal Income Tax Rate
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/tanzania/personal-income-tax-rate
The Personal Income Tax Rate in Tanzania stands at 30 percent.
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Taxation in Tanzania – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxation_in_Tanzania#Value_Added_Tax_.28VAT.29
See Value Added Tax (VAT) on this site
Visas
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Tanzania Visa
https://tanzania.visahq.com/
Comprehensive Information on Tanzania Visa Requirements
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visa – Consulate of the United Republic of Tanzania
http://www.tanzaniaconsul.com/visa.html
Travellers to Tanzania require a valid Visa each time they enter the Republic.
Infrastructure
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Telecommunications in Tanzania
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommunications_in_Tanzania
Telecommunications in Tanzania include radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the Internet available in mainland Tanzania and the semiautonomous Zanzibar
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Tanzania – Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband – Statistics
http://www.budde.com.au/Research/Tanzania-Telecoms-Mobile-and-Broadband-Statistics-and-Analyses.html?r=51
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.
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Tanzania Transportation
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/Tanzania/Transportation-Tanzania-TG-C-1.html
145 tips on getting to and getting around Tanzania from real travelers and locals.
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Transport in Tanzania – Lonely Planet
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/tanzania/transport
A guide to public transportation in Tanzania
Employer Obligations
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Tanzania Labour Law Act
http://www.ehow.com/facts_7198458_tanzania-labour-law-act.html
Tanzania’s labor laws are compiled in the extensive Employment and Labour Relations Act of 2004.
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Minimum Wage in Tanzania
http://www.africapay.org/tanzania/home/salary/minimum-wages/minimum-wages-faq
FAQs about the minimum wage in Tanzania
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Termination of Employment, Labour Laws
http://www.mywage.org/tanzania/home/in-the-workplace/employment-security/termination-of-employment
This site is about Termination of Employment, Labour Laws and Employees and Employers andTermination of Employment, Salaries and Wages and Termination of Employment
Culture/Living
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Cost of Living in Tanzania
http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Tanzania
Average prices of more than 40 products and services in Tanzania. Prices of restaurants, food, transportation, utilities and housing are included.
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Cost of living in Tanzania, Tanzania forum
Cost of Living in Tanzania. 2016 prices
A forum to get questions answered on the cost of living in Tanzania
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Tanzania Weather – AccuWeather.com
http://www.accuweather.com/en/tz/tanzania-weather
Access hourly, 10 day and 15 day forecasts along with up to the minute reports and videos
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Safety – Tanzania – travel.state.gov
HTTP://Tanzania - travel.state.gov
See “Safety and Security” on this site
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Tanzania Education System
http://www.classbase.com/Countries/Tanzania/Education-System
A guide to the different levels of education in Tanzania
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Education | Tanzania
https://www.usaid.gov/tanzania/education
A commentary on the education system from USAID
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Public Holidays in Tanzania – World Travel Guide
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/tanzania/public-holidays
Full list of Tanzania public and bank holidays. Many shops, banks and other services close during public holidays
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Tanzania Embassy Site | Public Holidays – 2016
http://tanzaniaembassy-us.org/?page_id=1290
A listing of public holidays in 2016 from the Tanzanian embassy
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Business Etiquette – 10 Business Etiquette Tips For Foreigners In Tanzania
http://afkinsider.com/64960/10-tips-foreigners-business-tanzania/3/
Dos and Don’ts of business etiquette in Tanzania
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Business Etiquette – Tanzania Etiquette & Tipping
http://www.mydestination.com/tanzania/usefulinfo/6175425/tanzania-etiquette--tipping
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.
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Tanzania Weather, Climate and Geography
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/tanzania/weather-climate-geography
The climate is tropical and coastal areas are hot and humid, while the northwestern highlands are cool and temperate.
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Demographics of Tanzania – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Tanzania
This site provides information about the demographic features of the population of Tanzania, includingpopulation density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace
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Tanzania Demographics Profile
http://www.indexmundi.com/tanzania/demographics_profile.html
Demographic facts and statistics – 2014
Trade
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Customs: Regulations, Export-Import
https://tanzania.visahq.com/customs/
Tanzania Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting goods at border.
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Tanzania Customs Regulations
http://savannahfreightinc.com/tanzania-custom-regulation/#sthash.dwRLRSOx.dpbs
This site describes the import procedures that have to be followed and also indicates what is required from you at the different stages.
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Tanzania Trade Agreement
http://focusafrica.gov.in/Tanzania_Trade_Agreement.html
A listng of Tanzania trade agreements
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WTO | Tanzania
https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/countries_e/tanzania_e.htm
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.
Housing and Rentals
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Housing Tips in Tanzania
http://www.expat.com/en/guide/africa/tanzania/3252-housing-tips-in-tanzania.html
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.
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Housing Tanzania, property in Tanzania
http://www.expat.com/en/housing/africa/tanzania/
Find an accommodation, rent a house in Tanzania and much more. Tanzania housing and real estate
Travel
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Tanzania – Lonely Planet
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/tanzania
Top destinations and experiences in Tanzania
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Visit Tanzania – Tanzania Tourism & Travel Guide
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g293747-Tanzania-Vacations.html
TripAdvisor has 175,768 reviews of Tanzania Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Tanzania resource
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