I am a businessman based in Mwanza. In January this year, the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) issued tax assessments against my business. I lodged objections in February and paid one-third of the assessed tax as required by law to validate the objections. Since then, I have been following up with TRA for an admission letter, […]

I am a majority shareholder in a company that owns several properties registered in the company’s name. Recently, one of the other shareholders passed away, and her family has included the company and its properties as part of her estate. Although the deceased was widely known as the owner of the company, there are other […]

I was surprised one morning to find wildebeest grazing on my compound in my home village in Mara region. Will it be considered illegal hunting if I kill it and enjoy its delicious meat? Kindly guide me. PA, Mara Your question is very interesting. Wildlife matters are governed by the Wildlife Conservation Act, Cap. 283 […]

Wife got married while I was in prison I was imprisoned for 7 years. After my release, I found my wife had gotten married to another man. I want to know what does the law say on this? What are my rights? JM, Mtwara We are so sorry to hear about your story. In Tanzania, […]

I am a chief operations officer at one of the Companies operating in the Oil and Gas sector in Tanzania (TZCo) under partnership arrangement with the National Oil Company (TPDC). While our Company is owned by a South African Company, the South African Company is owned by a Company registered in Europe. It has been […]

I am a chief operations officer of a Mining Company operating in Tanzania. Our company holds five Mining Licences (MLs) in Lindi region. Following our discussiona few months ago, our company would like to relinquish part of the area covered by one of its MLs because it has no intention of rehabilitating it. Does the […]

We are a new supplier and wanted to enquire if there are any specific legal requirements based on different categories of alcohol (i.e., rum vs. whisky vs. vodka, etc.)? CJ, Dar es Salaam In Tanzania all alcoholic products are governed by the same legislation. The only difference comes when determining the origin of the products […]

Our company is undergoing an indirect change of control at the parent company level. The group has subsidiaries operating in both Tanzania and Kenya. Where would the change of control/merger notification application need to be filed? AA, Mwanza The filing requirement will depend on whether the transaction meets the applicable merger control thresholds and jurisdictional […]

Our aunt was brutally killed and buried about a year ago, and now the authorities have approached us to take her body for further investigation about her death. As a family, we are really distressed because this has already been a very painful loss for us, and the idea of digging up her grave feels […]

I have been married for 15 years and we are blessed with four children. My husband now claims that the children are not his despite the fact that they clearly resemble him in many ways, even down to their dental formula, facial expression, and walking style. I strongly feel he is trying to run away […]