Selling or Transferring Property in Zanzibar: What Foreign Investors Should Consider
Selling or transferring property in Zanzibar requires consideration of the legal interest originally acquired, the applicable property structure and the rights of the incoming purchaser. This guide explains the main issues foreign investors should consider before exit.
Update on ARIPO Designation in Tanzania (September 2025)
Update on ARIPO Designation in Tanzania (September 2025) Following the landmark decision of the Court of Appeal of Tanzania in Civil Appeal No. 593 of 2022 (Lakairo Industries Group Co. Limited & Others vs Kenafrica Industries Limited & Others), Tanzania has officially suspended the effect of ARIPO trademarks designating Tanzania. The Court clarified that trademark…
Does ARIPO Trademark Registration Protect You in Tanzania? Landmark Court Ruling Clarifies
Does ARIPO Trademark Registration Protect You in Tanzania? Landmark Court Ruling Clarifies Introduction: Why This Case Matters for Foreign Trademark Owners In a landmark decision issued by the Court of Appeal of Tanzania on 26 September 2025, the court reaffirmed the principle of territoriality in trademark law and clarified that trademark registration under ARIPO (African…
FCC Trademark Recordation in Mainland Tanzania, The 2025 Complete Guide
FCC Trademark Recordation in Mainland Tanzania, The 2025 Complete Guide If you import branded goods into Mainland Tanzania, Tanganyika, the Fair Competition Commission (FCC) now requires trademark recordation. This guide answers every common client question, explains the legal framework, timelines, documents, costs, and gives you a clean, practical procedure you can follow today. What is FCC…
Zanzibar Property Sale Agreements: What Foreign Buyers Should Review Before Signing
A Zanzibar property sale agreement is more than a record of the purchase price. Foreign buyers should understand how the contract fits with the property rights, seller’s authority, completion and wider legal transaction.
Tanzania’s New Investment Framework: What Investors Need to Know in 2025
Investment Laws in Tanzania 2025: Key Changes Investors Must Understand Tanzania has introduced a significant reform of its investment regime through the Investment and Special Economic Zones Act, 2025. This new framework replaces the previous system, where general investment and special economic zones were governed under separate legal and institutional structures. As a result, investors…
Buying Property from a Developer in Zanzibar: Assessing the Developer, Project and Your Legal Rights
Buying within a Zanzibar development involves more than choosing a villa or apartment. Foreign investors should understand the developer’s position, the rights behind the project, the legal interest being offered and the arrangements that will govern the property after purchase.
Buying Off-Plan Property in Zanzibar: What Foreign Investors Should Know Before Committing
Foreign investors buying off-plan villas, apartments and resort residences in Zanzibar face risks that differ from completed-property purchases. This guide explains the legal issues to consider before signing or making substantial payments.
Protecting the Investment Beyond the Shareholding: Shareholder Agreements in Tanzania
A shareholder agreement can protect control, funding and exit rights between investors in Tanzania, but it should be carefully aligned with the company’s Memorandum and Articles of Association.
Legal Structures for Foreigners to Own Residential Property in Zanzibar
Understanding Residential Property Opportunities for Foreign Investors Zanzibar has increasingly become one of the most attractive destinations in East Africa for international investors seeking residential property. The islands offer a unique combination of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and a rapidly growing tourism sector. As a result, many foreign visitors who experience Zanzibar for the first…
