Articles &
Updates.
Notes from the firm on legal developments, client practice, and the matters that quietly shape our work.
Cross-Border Acquisitions in Tanzania: Why an Offshore Share Purchase May Require Local Regulatory Approval
A transaction negotiated and completed outside Tanzania may still be subject to Tanzanian merger-control laws if it results in a change of control over a business operating in Tanzania.
Who Can Sign for Your Company in Mainland Tanzania?
A clear signing policy lets a manager keep the business running while giving investors a say in decisions that could commit the company for years. Here is what the Companies Act says about who can sign, and what happens when an internal approval is missing.
Foreign Investment in Tanzanian Real Estate: Why Legal Structuring Must Come First
Foreign investment in Tanzanian real estate presents significant opportunities, but the legal structure of the investment must be carefully considered before the investor commits to acquiring property.
Why proper shareholder structuring matters from day one.
Corporate disputes rarely begin when a business is struggling. They often arise when it becomes successful, and registered shareholding speaks louder than informal expectations.
New business licensing rules introduced for 2026.
The government has updated business licensing procedures to simplify compliance for small and medium-sized enterprises.
The quiet repricing of TRA's transfer pricing posture.
A note for finance leads on the audit cycle that's emerging across Tanzanian multinationals this year.
Establishing a corporate presence in Tanzania: a practical note.
What foreign sponsors actually need to do (and not do) when setting up a Tanzanian operating company in 2026.
Family law: quiet counsel for difficult chapters.
How we approach the matters our clients return to us for in their most personal moments.
Security perfection: getting the unglamorous work right.
Why the registration step on a security document is the one most worth getting precisely right.
IP enforcement in Tanzania: the work behind a clean rights file.
Trademark and copyright protection has improved substantially over the last decade, but the enforcement playbook still surprises new entrants.
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