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The United Republic of Tanzania

Export Processing Zones Authority

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Meet the beautiful country of Tanzania, which has prepared good investment plans through the EPZ Authority. In this section, you will learn the history of EPZA, Responsibilities, Vision and Purpose of the institution
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Welcome to EPZA and meet a good professional team and good leaders who are ready to help you achieve your investment dream. This team is headed by a board of directors from key Ministries, the Director-General, and Staff prepared for you. Here you will find all pre-and post-investment services.
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Tanzania enjoys an abundance of natural wealth, which offers tremendous investment opportunities for investors in a number of sectors.
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In this section, you will find all the information about the investment licenses we offer, the procedures, and steps to follow to obtain a license. EPZA - The Investment Destination of Your Choice.
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Tanzania offers abundant natural resources which provide plenty of raw materials for the manufacturing industries such as cotton for garment and textile industries, sisal for canvassing, iron for steel, as well as various minerals and gemstones. Opportunities exist for the establishment of SEZs/EPZs, for example, bread, sugar, chocolate, pasta, coffee, nuts, spices, soft drinks, fruit juices, beer, and wines.
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Tanzania is strategically located; it`s directly connected to the Indian Ocean, giving it trade link benefits to Asia markets. The country sits in between the ocean and 6 landlocked countries (Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Zambia, and Malawi) that rely on Tanzania for the passage of goods. Apart from that, the country is gifted with abundant natural resources, peace, generous people, a reliable workforce, and a growing economy every year
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Frequently Asked Questions

Minimum capital 100000 for Tanzanian, and 500000 for foreigner

80% of products should be exported

Manufacturing

Yes! EPZA is mandated by law to license EPZ and SEZ projects. These licenses are synonymous with the business licenses issued by local Government Authorities and other Regulatory Authorities. Once an investor obtains the EPZ/SEZ license he or she does not require any other license except for highly regulated industries like food and drugs.

Submit all required documentation to EPZA

Yes, the EPZ act states for the provision of business visa at the point of entry to key technical, management and training staff for a maximum of two months. The act also states for entitlement to an initial automatic immigrant quota of up to five persons during the start up period and thereafter any application for an extra person shall be submitted to the authority.

--Submit the application form for the SEZ/EPZ