Company Formation & Business Registration
Register a company, branch or business name with BRELA, correctly structured from day one.
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Tax consultancy · Tanzania
Stay compliant.
Stay compliant.
Grow with confidence.
We register, license and keep Tanzanian businesses fully compliant with TRA, BRELA and every regulator in between, for local start-ups, established SMEs, large firms and foreign investors.
Live compliance calendar
24 Oct 2026
Upcoming TRA deadlines
- 31Oct NSSF & WCF Remit social security (NSSF) and Workers Compensation Fund contributions for September. in 7 days
- 07Nov PAYE & SDL Pay and file PAYE and SDL deducted from October salaries. in 14 days
- 07Nov Withholding tax File the monthly WHT return and remit tax withheld in October. in 14 days
- 10Nov Withholding VAT Withholding agents remit VAT withheld in October and file the statement. in 17 days
- 20Nov VAT return File the VAT return and pay VAT for October. in 27 days
Updated for the Finance Act 2026
Who we help
From your first TIN
From your first TIN
to your hundredth employee.
Every business faces the same regulators but different challenges. We tailor the service to your size and where you're from.
Services
Every compliance need,
All services & plans
Every compliance need,
under one roof.
TIN, Business Licences, TIC & Permits
TIN registration, business licences, sector permits and TIC Certificates of Incentives, so you can legally start trading.
Learn moreTax Registration & Returns Filing
Every monthly, quarterly and annual TRA return prepared, filed and paid on time.
Learn moreVAT Registration, Returns & EFD Compliance
VAT registration, monthly returns, withholding VAT, refunds and EFD/VFD receipt compliance.
Learn moreCorporate Tax Planning & Computations
Income tax computations, provisional estimates, capital allowances and lawful tax planning.
Learn morePayroll, PAYE, SDL, NSSF & WCF
Accurate monthly payroll with every statutory deduction calculated, filed and paid.
Learn moreBookkeeping, Accounts & Audit Preparation
Clean monthly books, management accounts and IFRS financial statements ready for audit.
Learn moreTRA Audits, Objections & Tax Disputes
Representation in TRA audits, objections to assessments and appeals to TRAB and TRAT.
Learn moreMarket Entry for Foreign Investors
A single partner for entering Tanzania: structure, registration, incentives, tax, payroll and permits.
Learn moreTransfer Pricing & Related-Party Compliance
Arm's-length policies, documentation and disclosures for transactions with related parties.
Learn moreCompany Secretarial & Statutory Compliance
BRELA annual returns, beneficial ownership updates, licence renewals and statutory registers kept current.
Learn moreFinancial Consultancy & CFO Services
Budgets, cash-flow forecasts, financial models, valuations and part-time CFO support.
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Starting a business?
From idea to fully compliant,
Read the full guide
From idea to fully compliant,
step by step.
- 1StructureCompany, branch or business name
- 2BRELAName, constitution & incorporation
- 3TINWithin 15 days of starting
- 4LicencesBusiness licence & sector permits
- 5Bank & VATAccount, VAT, EFD/VFD
- 6EmployerNSSF, WCF, PAYE & SDL
- 7CompliantMonthly filings on autopilot
Finance Act 2026 · effective 1 July 2026
What changed this year,
All 2026/27 rates
What changed this year,
and what it means for you.
Presumptive tax widened
Turnover ceiling doubled from TSh 100m to TSh 200m; rate for TSh 11m–200m set at 4%.
Tax holiday for new small businesses
A possible one-year nil-tax holiday from the TIN date for new businesses (TSh 4m–200m turnover), subject to approval.
Deemed dividends cut
The share of profits TRA may deem distributed falls from 30% to 15%.
Withholding VAT tightened
Agents must remit withheld VAT and file statements within 10 days after month end.
TIN within 15 days
Anyone starting employment, a business or investment must apply for a TIN within 15 days.
Contractor disclosure
Construction & extractive contracts: contractor/subcontractor details to TRA within 30 days of signing.
Free tools
Answers in seconds, not days.
Why Walker's
Built on the discipline of showing up every day.
Walker's Group began with a couple who walked more than five kilometres to work every day. That same consistency is what tax compliance demands: every deadline, every month, without excuses.
About usNever miss a deadline
A personalised compliance calendar and reminders before every TRA, BRELA and NSSF due date.
One dedicated accountant
A named consultant who knows your business, backed by senior review.
Clear, fixed fees
Agreed up front in an engagement letter. No surprise bills.
English & Kiswahili
We explain tax plainly, in the language you prefer.
Industries we serve
Retail & wholesale Manufacturing Construction & real estate Logistics & transport Tourism & hospitality Agriculture & agribusiness Mining & energy Technology & digital Healthcare & pharmacy Education Professional services NGOs & development
With complete documents, BRELA registration typically takes 3–5 working days. Getting fully ready to trade (TIN, business licence, bank account, VAT and social security) usually takes 2–4 weeks, depending on your sector.
Certified and, where signed abroad, apostilled or embassy-authenticated documents: passports of directors and shareholders, the parent company's incorporation documents and a board resolution, plus a local address. We guide you through the whole list.
Yes. Under the Finance Act 2026, you must apply for a TIN within 15 days of starting employment, a business or an investment that may create a tax liability.
When annual taxable turnover exceeds TSh 200 million on the Mainland. Professional service providers must register regardless of turnover. You may also register voluntarily if it benefits your business.
PAYE, SDL and withholding tax by the 7th of the following month; withheld VAT by the 10th; the VAT return by the 20th; and NSSF and WCF contributions monthly. See our tax calendar for the full schedule.
Late income tax returns attract a monthly penalty of the higher of TSh 300,000 or 2.5% of the unpaid tax, plus interest on late payment. Penalties build quickly, so catching up early matters.
Get your business compliant, and keep it that way.
The first consultation is free. Tell us where you are, and we'll tell you exactly what you need.