Laws named for investors

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Instruments named on the job card

Names and why they come up

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Reference list

  1. 1 Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania The basic law of the union, including the relationship of the mainland and Zanzibar.
  2. 2 Tanzania Investment Act, 1997 (No. 26 of 1997) Named as the framework for investment certificates and promotion, together with its exceptions.
  3. 3 Financial Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 1997 Named among the financial-law amendments investors are told to check.
  4. 4 Capital Markets and Securities Act, 1994 (No. 5 of 1994) Named for raising money through the capital markets.
  5. 5 Mining Act, 1998 (No. 5 of 1998) Named for mining titles. Confirm whether a later mining law has replaced it.
  6. 6 Banking and Financial Institutions Act, 1991 Named for banks and other financial institutions. Confirm the Act now in force.
  7. 7 Bank of Tanzania Act, 2006 Named for the central bank and monetary authority.
  8. 8 The Land Act, 1999 (No. 4 of 1999) Named for rights in general land on the mainland.
  9. 9 The Village Land Act, 1999 (No. 5 of 1999) Named for village land, which is a different tenure from general land.
  10. 10 Value Added Tax Act, 1997 (No. 24 of 1997) Named for VAT. Confirm the Act now in force before you register.
  11. 11 Immigration Act, 1995 (No. 7 of 1995) Named for residence and work permission for foreign staff.
  12. 12 Foreign Exchange Act, 1992 (No. 1 of 1992) Named for moving foreign currency in and out.
  13. 13 Customs Tariff (Amendment) Act (No. 1 of 1976) Named for customs duties on goods brought into the country.
  14. 14 Business Licensing Act (No. 25 of 1972) Named for the licence a business needs in order to trade.
  15. 15 Employment Ordinance, Cap. 366 Named for the employment relationship with staff.
  16. 16 Severance Allowance Act, Cap. 487 Named for severance when employment ends.
  17. 17 Security of Employment Act, Cap. 574 Named for security of employment.
  18. 18 Workmen’s Compensation Ordinance, Cap. 263 Named for compensation after a workplace injury. The customer also lists the Workers Compensation Fund as a registration step.
  19. 19 Zanzibar Investment Promotion Act, 1986 Named for investment promotion in Zanzibar, alongside ZIPA.
  20. 20 Income Tax Act, 1973 Named for income tax. Confirm the Act now in force.
  21. 21 Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act, 1980 Named for petroleum exploration and production.
  22. 22 National Environment Act, 1983 Named for environmental obligations around a project.
  23. 23 Patent Act, 1987 Named for patents. The customer points business-idea protection to BRELA.
  24. 24 Trade and Service Marks Act, 1987 Named for trade and service marks.
  25. 25 Companies Ordinance, Cap. 212 Named for companies. The customer notes that it was under review.
  26. 26 Business Names (Registration) Ordinance, Cap. 213 Named for registering a business name that is not a company.
  27. 27 Public Corporations Act, 1992 Named for public corporations.
  28. 28 Arbitration Ordinance, Cap. 15 Named for arbitration of disputes.
  29. 29 Law of Contract Ordinance, Cap. 433 Named for contracts.
  30. 30 Business Activities Registration Act, 2005 Named for registering business activities.
  31. 31 Export Processing Zones Act, 2002, and 2006 amendments Named for export processing zones administered with EPZA.
  32. 32 Special Economic Zones Act, 2006 Named for special economic zones.