The Registrar of Companies issued a Public notice on 6 January 2026, reminding all companies incorporated or registered in Tanzania of their statutory obligation to submit to the Registrar of Companies information regarding Beneficial Ownership (BO) in their respective Companies.
The Registrar has emphasized that any company that has not submitted its BO information will not be permitted to conduct any transaction with the Registrar of Companies until such information has been duly filed. Transactions that will be restricted include, but are not limited to:
The submission of BO information is a mandatory legal requirement under Section 469 of the Companies Act [CAP 212 R.E. 2023], read together with the Beneficial Ownership Regulations, 2023, published under Government Notice No. 714 of 22 September 2023.
BO is submitted electronically through the BRELA Beneficial Ownership system.
We therefore encourage our valued clients to ensure full and timely compliance to avoid service interruptions, delays, or regulatory inconveniences when dealing with the Registrar of Companies.
For any queries regarding this notice or should you require any assistance with the submission of BO information, please contact Ms. Nancy Tarimo via email at n.tarimo@rexattorneys.co.tz
Disclaimer:
This notice is of a general nature and is provided for information purposes only. The information contained herein constitutes general professional commentary and does not amount to legal or professional advice. This notice is not intended to address the circumstances of any specific company. While the information is accurate as at the date of publication, no guarantee is given that it remains accurate at the time it is received or that it will continue to be accurate in the future due to changes in law or practice. No action should be taken based on this notice without obtaining appropriate professional advice and conducting a thorough assessment of the relevant circumstances.