Corporate Verification in a Resource and Infrastructure Market
Tanzania is an important market for mining, energy, LNG, infrastructure, and regional trade. Tanzanian-registered companies are frequently used as operating entities, joint venture partners, and local service providers for international projects.
While Tanzania has a formal company registry system, practical limitations in data accessibility and disclosure mean that registry searches alone often do not provide sufficient insight into ownership, control, and regulatory exposure.
Afridiligence provides professional Tanzania company registry searches and Enhanced Due Diligence to support informed commercial and compliance decisions.
The Business Registrations and Licensing Agency (BRELA)
Companies in Tanzania are registered with the Business Registrations and Licensing Agency (BRELA). Available records may include:
- Company incorporation details
- Registered office address
- Directors and company secretaries
- Share capital and limited shareholder information
- Company status
Although BRELA provides an important starting point, extracts may not reflect historical changes, indirect ownership, or nominee arrangements.
Limitations of Basic BRELA Searches
A standard Tanzania company registry search typically does not reveal:
- Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs)
- Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs)
- Indirect or offshore ownership
- Related-party relationships
- Litigation and regulatory exposure
- Adverse media and reputational risks
These limitations are particularly relevant in mining, energy, and government-related projects.
Afridiligence’s Tanzania Company Registry Search Services
Afridiligence’s Tanzania company registry searches may include:
- Verification of legal existence and registration
- Confirmation of registered and operational addresses
- Identification of directors and officers
- Review of available shareholding information
- Cross-checking multiple official and commercial sources
- Local language and document review where required
This provides stronger assurance than relying on basic BRELA extracts alone.
When Enhanced Due Diligence Is Recommended in Tanzania
Enhanced Due Diligence is often recommended in Tanzania for:
- Mining and natural resource projects
- LNG and energy developments
- Infrastructure and public-sector counterparties
- Politically exposed ownership
- Joint ventures and complex group structures
Afridiligence’s Tanzania EDD services may include:
- Beneficial ownership and control analysis
- PEP identification and screening
- Adverse media and reputational assessment
- Litigation and regulatory research
- Corporate and affiliation mapping
Work with Afridiligence in Tanzania
Afridiligence provides Africa-focused company verification and Enhanced Due Diligence designed for resource and infrastructure-driven markets. Clients engage us in Tanzania for:
- Counterparty and partner verification
- Pre-investment and pre-contract screening
- KYC and AML compliance
- Reputational and integrity due diligence
