The new Non-Citizens (Employment Regulation) Act 2015 was passed by Parliament in February 2015, assented to by the President on 25 April 2015 and came into effect on 1 October 2015.
The Act applies to mainland Tanzania and its main objective is to simplify the application process and issuance of work permits, to create a more conducive environment for foreign investment and a good base for implementation of various regional agreements.
The Access to Information Bill 2015 was presented to Parliament in February 2015 and awaits final approval (as at 2 June 2015).
The stated objects and reasons include to enhance access to information and promote transparency and accountability of public authorities and private bodies that are in possession of information which is of significant public interest.
Tanzania has Double Tax Agreements with: Canada Denmark Finland India Italy Norway South Africa Sweden Switzerland Zambia
Banking and Financial Institutions (Credit Concentration and Other Exposure Limits) Regulations 2014 limit the total amount of credit accommodation which any bank or financial institution may, directly or indirectly, grant to any entity, and its related parties, to 25% when secured by collateral the value of which is at least 125% of the credit accommodation deemed by it … Read more
FAO have published a Review of Food and Agricultural Policies in the United Republic of Tanzania 2005-2011.
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VELMA Law is delighted report that Angel has just won and retained her title at the Kenya Ladies Coast Open in Mombasa last week and in July won the Zimbabwe Open. Angel is the youngest ever golfer to take major titles in Tanzania and Uganda. Her role model is the legendary golfer Annika Sorenstam of … Read more
VELMA Law is proud to sponsor Angel Eaton in her endeavours to break into the professional circuit and become the first woman Professional Golfer in Tanzania. VELMA Law will assist Angel with the cost of equipment and travel, accommodation and entry fees for tournaments. We started with buying her a laptop. We wish her every success in … Read more
VELMA Law is very pleased to support Tanzanian sporting development and pay for the flights to South Africa for 2 sailing instructors Philemon Nasari and Hassan Said to attend on behalf of the Tanzanian Sailing Association the ISAF / Santander Emerging Nations Technical Course for Coaches in Cape Town 4 to 10 March 2013. They shall return better trained to promote sailing developments … Read more
Villagers told not to sell land.