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Research, analysis and legal commentary by our advocates, organized by practice area. Updated as law evolves.
Summary of Bill of Exchange Act
The Bills of Exchange Act, Chapter 215 of the Laws of Tanzania is the principal legislation governing bills of exchange, cheques,...
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Liquidators and the Hardening Period in Tanzania
A deeper analysis of antecedent transactions under the Companies Act, CAP. 212 R.E. 2023 — the powers of liquidators, the powers o...
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Aggreko International Vs The Commissioner General (TRA)
On 20 May 2026, the Court of Appeal of Tanzania (Lila, Rumanyika and Mansoor JJ.A.) delivered judgment in Aggreko International Pr...
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When Expertise Isn't Enough.The business lessons every professional needs By Atlaf Kara
From Subject Matter Expert to CEO: Lessons in GrowthBeing exceptional at your craft does not automatically make you a successful b...
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Transfer Pricing in Tanzania: Why Non-Compliance Is No Longer an Option
Transfer Pricing Compliance in Tanzania: Key TakeawaysTransfer pricing is one of the most actively enforced areas of tax law in Ta...
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THE ANIMAL WELFARE ACT, [Cap. 154 R.E 2023]
The Animal Welfare Act, of Tanzania (sometimes cited as the “Animal Welfare Act, 2008 (No. 19 of 2008)”; Cap. 154). The Animal Wel...
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The Age of Majority Act,Cap 43 R.E,2023
The Age of Majority Act is a statute that formally establishes the legal age at which anindividual is considered an adult. This Ac...
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A Summary Appraisal of Aerodromes (licensing and control) Act Cap.92, R.E 2023
In 1951 Aerodromes Act enacted (Cap. 80). Then post-1961 has always been retained in Tanzania’s legal framework later on as Cap 92...
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Summary of The African Chiefs Act, Chapter 252, Act No. 53 of 1969.
“An Act to provide that no former Chief shall exercise any functionunder customary law or otherwise.”The more formal citation of t...
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A Summary of the principal legislation titled the Administrator-General (Powers and Functions) Act Chapter 27 RE,2023
The principal legislation titled, “An Act to make provision for the administration of small estates, for the administration of est...
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A Summary Appraisal of the Principal Legislation Short Titled; ‘The Accountants and Auditors (Registration) Act, Cap 286 R.E, 2023.
The Accountants and Auditors (Registration) Act, originally enacted as Act No. 33 of 1972, provides for the establishment of the...
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The Principal Legislation short titled: The Access to Information Act,Cap 149 R.E 2023
An Act to provide for access to information; to define the scope of information which the public has the right to access; to promo...
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