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The Amendments to the Tanzania Carbon Trading Regulations, 2023

In 2022, the Government of Tanzania made a formal step towards the inclusion and promotion of carbon trading in Tanzania by issuing the Environmental Management (Control and Management of Carbon Trading Mechanisms) Regulations, Government Notice Number (G.N No.) 636 of 20..

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The Capital Markets and Securities (Corporate and Subnational Sukuk Bonds) Regulations, 2023

The regulations aim to regulate and provide guidance for Sukuk business operations in the United Republic of Tanzania, including supervisory mechanisms, operational standards, and disclosure requirements, with the broader goal of diversifying alternative financing product..

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The Capital Markets and Securities (Investment-Based Crowdfunding) Guidelines, 2023

This article aims to highlight key changes brought forth by the Capital Markets and Securities (Investment - Based Crowdfunding) Guidelines (the Guidelines). The Guidelines came into force through Government Notice No. 732 of 2023 published on 13 October 2023, and apply t..

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Tanzania: The Foreign Exchange (Bureau de Change) Regulations, 2023

In this legal update, we discuss key highlights of the Foreign Exchange (Bureau de Change) Regulations of 2023 (the 2023 Regulations), which came into force on 6 October 2023 and revokes the Foreign Exchange (Bureau de Change) Regulations of 2019 (the 2019 Regulations). A..

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Banking in Tanzania: An Overview of the Corporate Governance, Development Finance and Mortgage Refinance Compliance Requirements

Banks and financial institutions (Bank(s)) are highly regulated in Tanzania. Their compliance with Tanzanian laws and regulations is of paramount importance to ensure smooth operations and transparency. Notably, an example of noncompliance with the relevant Banks laws inc..

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Tanzania: Updater on the New Investment Regulations GN No. 477 of 2023

In a bid to bolster domestic investments and promote economic growth, the Government of Tanzania (the GoT) recently revoked the Tanzania Investment Regulations, 2002 (the TIR) and enacted the Tanzania Investment Regulations GN No. 477 of 2023 (the New Investment Reg..

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The Mining (Corporate Social Responsibility) Regulations, 2023

The Mining (Corporate Social Responsibility) Regulations, 2023 (the Regulations) were published on 23 June 2023 by the Minister of minerals under Government Notice Number 409 of 2023. These Regulations have been introduced to ensure the proper and timely implementation of co..
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Project Financing a Power Project in Tanzania

Power projects in Tanzania represent a key driver of the nation's energy landscape. As the demand for reliable electricity continues to rise, understanding the intricacies of these projects becomes essential for both investors and stakeholders alike. In this month’s legal..

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Intellectual property in Tanzania: Assignment and transmission of trade and service marks

In the world of advanced intellectual property, the assignment and transmission of trade and service marks (Mark(s)) plays a pivotal role in ensuring the effective commercialisation, protection, and enforcement of these valuable assets. Understanding the legal mechanisms ..

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