ZANZIBAR IP UPDATE: INCREASED OFFICIAL FEES FOR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (IP) SERVICES IN ZANZIBAR EFFECTIVE 11TH AUGUST 2025
On 18th July 2025, the Zanzibar Intellectual Property Office formally announced an upward revision of official fees for a range of intellectual property (IP) services. The changes are introduced under the Zanzibar Business and Property Registration Agency (Fees and Charges) Regulations, 2025, and will take effect from 11th August 2025.
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS IN TANZANIA
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) have become increasingly common in Tanzania as companies seek to expand their market presence, increase resources, and secure capital. These transactions can revitalize businesses, making them more efficient and competitive.
This article provides a general overview of the legal analysis and procedures governing mergers and acquisitions in Tanzania.
A BILL ON OWNERSHIP OF LAND BY DIASPORA
On June 26, 2024, Tanzania’s Attorney General published the Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Act, 2024, proposing significant changes to the Land Act and Immigration Act. These amendments aim to allow Tanzanian diaspora to own land in Tanzania, marking a historic shift in the country’s land ownership policies.
