BRELA company registration in Tanzania uses the Online Registration System (ORS) for efficient processing, with costs tied to authorized share capital and timelines typically spanning 1-3 weeks total.
Fee Structure for Local Companies
Fees break into main registration, filing (TZS 22,000 per document; usually 3 documents = TZS 66,000), and stamp duty. Total varies by capital range:
| Share Capital (TZS) | Main Reg. Fee | Filing Fee | Stamp Duty | Total (TZS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20,000 - 1M | 95,000 | 66,000 | 6,200 | 167,200 |
| 1M - 5M | 175,000 | 66,000 | 6,200 | 247,200 |
| 5M - 20M | 260,000 | 66,000 | 6,200 | 332,200 |
| 20M - 50M | 290,000 | 66,000 | 6,200 | 367,200 |
| >50M | 440,000 | 66,000 | 6,200 | 512,200+ |
Additional: Name reservation ~TZS 50,000. Foreign companies: USD 750 registration + USD 220 filing.
Processing Timelines
| Stage | Duration |
|---|---|
| Name Search/Reservation | 1-3 business days |
| Document Submission & Review | 3-10 business days |
| Certificate Issuance | 5-14 business days total from submission |
| Overall | 1-3 weeks (if complete) |
Delays occur from incomplete docs or high workload; pay via bank/mobile money post-control number generation.
Payment and Post-Registration
Pay via CRDB/NMB banks, M-Pesa, etc., after ORS invoice. Certificate downloadable as PDF. Follow with free TIN (TRA, 1 day) and business license (7-14 days, TZS 100K-1.5M). Professional fees extra (TZS 500K-2.5M). Check brela.go.tz/ORS for updates, as fees scale with capital.
