Investment facilitation · Dar es Salaam · Since 2020

From idea to operating business in Tanzania.

MG Empire Consultancy is a one-stop investment facilitation and advisory centre. We prepare your project, register it, secure your licences and permits, and connect you with partners and financiers, so you never have to queue at multiple offices.

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We work withTISEZAZIPABRELATRANEMCImmigrationMining CommissionNSSFWCFOSHA

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    2020Year established in Dar es Salaam
    18+Years of combined professional expertise
    30+Companies served every year
    13Service lines under one roof
    What we do

    Thirteen service lines, one point of contact.

    From incorporation and tax registration to mining licences, work permits and deal sourcing, we cover the full journey of establishing, running and growing a business in Tanzania and across East Africa.

    All 13 services in detail

    Select a service to see what is included

    Ways to work with us

    Pay for what you use.

    Every fee is agreed in writing before work starts. Government charges and third-party costs are passed through at cost, with no hidden mark-up.

    Per assignment

    Single task

    One registration, licence, permit or study. We confirm scope, fee, government charges and timeline before starting.

    • Written fee quote in advance
    • Government charges at cost
    • Fixed deliverables and timeline
    Retainer

    Preferred service provider

    For companies and groups with ongoing needs. Instruct us by email for any assignment, for your company and every affiliate.

    • No fixed monthly fee, pay per assignment
    • Compliance calendar and renewal reminders
    • Routine advice and status updates free
    • One consolidated month-end invoice
    Success-based

    Business introductions

    We introduce mineral licence holders, land and property owners, buyers, sellers and investors. You pay a commission only when a deal closes.

    • No deal, no commission
    • Vetted counterparties
    • Transaction support to completion
    How we work

    A clear path from first call to operations.

    Every assignment follows the same five stages, with a client feedback check at the end of each so results stay measurable.

    STAGE 01

    Discovery call

    We learn your project, capital plan and timelines, and confirm eligibility for incentives.

    STAGE 02

    Project preparation

    Business plan, feasibility study or EIA, prepared to the standard regulators and banks expect.

    STAGE 03

    Registration & incentives

    Company, tax and investment registration with BRELA, TRA, TISEZA or ZIPA.

    STAGE 04

    Licences & permits

    Business and industrial licences, land, work and residence permits for your team.

    STAGE 05

    Launch & aftercare

    Recruitment, logistics and a compliance calendar that flags every renewal and filing before it is due.

    Track record

    Trusted by government and the private sector.

    We bridge the gap between investors and regulatory institutions. Our team has built investment portals, written national investment reports and supported the agencies that investors deal with every day.

    ManufacturingMiningEnergyIndustryEducationServicesReal estateLogistics
    2023–24

    Tanzania Investment Report

    Lead consultant for the national report, 2023 and 2024 editions, for the President's Office, Planning and Investment.

    2024–25

    Public Engagement for Investment Climate

    Communications support on the EU-funded project working with TIC, ZIPA and the President's Office.

    2012–22

    Investment portals for TIC, ZIPA & TanTrade

    Built step-by-step online investment procedure guides under the UNCTAD eRegulations programme.

    Trusted by companies across Tanzania
    Doing Business Tanzania

    Tanzania's business and investment magazine.

    We publish Doing Business Tanzania, now online at doingbusiness.co.tz, with up-to-date insight on opportunities, procedures and incentives. We also publish the Tanzania Starting Business Guide and produce magazines and reports for corporate clients.

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    Our people

    Advisors who know the system from the inside.

    Former journalists, trade specialists and investment practitioners who have worked alongside Tanzania's investment agencies for more than a decade.

    Faraja Mgwabati

    Faraja Mgwabati

    Managing Director

    Investment and communications specialist with a Master of International Trade. Lead consultant on the Tanzania Investment Report and publisher of Doing Business Tanzania.

    Mr. Godfrey Seme

    Mr. Godfrey Seme

    Consultant

    Supports clients through registration, licensing and investment facilitation assignments with Tanzania's regulatory institutions.

    Ms. Debora Nyakisinda

    Ms. Debora Nyakisinda

    Consultant

    Supports client assignments from first enquiry to delivery, coordinating documentation, filings and follow-ups.

    Tanzania is one of the most open economies in Africa and among the best countries in terms of availability of natural resources.

    Faraja Mgwabati, Managing Director
    Contact

    Tell us about your project.

    Share a few details and we will come back with the right next step, usually within one working day.

    Phone+255 754 271 750
    +255 743 999 292
    Emailinfo@investment.co.tz
    OfficeDar Free Market, Oysterbay
    P.O. Box 2016, Dar es Salaam