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Acts and Regulations


Listed Below is a set of Acts and Regulations that our members in the tourism and hospitality industry need to aware of and ensure their establishments are able to comply

BRELA & Business Licences

Acts and Regulation related to Business registrations and Licencing
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The Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act
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GN-391-of-2021-The-Companies-Beneficial-Ownership-Regulations
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GN-386-of-2021-The-Companies-Forms-Amendments-Rules
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ACT No. 28 of 1968 - The Intoxiacating Liquors Act
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ACT No. 25 of 1972 - Business license act (REPEALED)
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ACT No. 2 of July 2014 - Business License fee structure
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ACT No. 2 of July 2014 - Business License fee structure
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ACT No. 14 of 2007 - Business Activity Registration Act

    Dairy

    Acts and Regulation related to Dairy Industry
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    Diary-Industry-Act-of-2004

      Fire and Rescue

      Acts and Regulation related to Fire and Rescue
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      Regulations-14-of-2012-Fire-and-Resque-Force-Inspection-and-Certificates-Amendment-Regulation
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      GN 63 of 2014 - Fire and Rescue Force (Safety Inspections and Certificates (Amendment) Regulations
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      GN 533 of 2015 - Fire And Rescue Force (Fire Precaution In Buildings) Regulations
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      GN 230 B of 2017 - Fire and Rescue (Safety Inspection and Certificate (Amendment Regulations)
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      GN 106 of 2008 - The Fire and Rescue Force (Safety Inspection and Certificates) Regulation
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      CAP-427-of-2008-Fire-and-Rescue-Force-Act
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      ACT-NO-8-of-2021-The-Fire-And-Rescue-Force-Amendment-Act

        Immigration

        Acts and Regulation related to Immigration
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        GN247-of-2016-The-Immigration-VISA-Regulations
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        GN 246 of 2016 - The Immigration (Amendment) Regulation
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        CAP 54 of 2016 - The Immigration Act
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        ACT No. 1 of 2015 - The Non-Citizens (Employment Regulations) Act

          Labour

          Acts and Regulation related to Labour
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          Succession Plan Form
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          Return on Employment of Non-Citizens
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          GN 47 of 2017 - Employment And Labor Relations (General) Regulations
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          GN 45 of 2017 Labor Institutions General Regulations
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          GN 196 of 2013 Wage Order
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          CAP 366 of 2018 R.E The Employment and Labour Relations Act
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          CAP 300 of 2018 R.E The Labour Institutions Act
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          ACT NO. 7 of 2004 - Labor Institutions Act
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          ACT-NO.-6-of-2004-The-Employment-And-Labor-Relations-Act
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          ACT NO. 4 of 2021 - The Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) - (Amendment of W.P renewal to 8 years)

          Land Transport Regulatory Authority

          Acts and Regulation related to LATRA
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          GN-79 of 2020 The Land Transport Regulatory Authorities Levies Regulations

            The Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism

            Acts and Regulation related to MNRT
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            The National Tourism Policy of 1999
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            GN No. 218 of 2012 The Tourism Tourism Development Levy Regulations
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            GN-685 of 2020 The Tourism Tourism Development Levy Amendment Regulations
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            GN-506 of 2017 The Tourism Fees and Charges Amendment-Regulations
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            GN-498 of 2015 The Tourism Accommodation Facility Regulations
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            GN 352 of 2013 - The Tourism (Tourism Development Levy) Regulations
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            GN 269 of 2015 - The Tourism Agent (Registration and Licensing) Regulations
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            CAP 105 of 2006 - The Hotels Act (Repealed by The Tourism Act of 2008)
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            ACT NO 3 of 2021 The Written Laws Miscellaneous Amendments Act

              Marine Parks and Reserves User

              Acts and Regulation related to Marine Parks and Reserves User
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              GN 92 of 2009 The Marine Parks and Reserves User Fees Regulations
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              GN 92 of 2009 Marine Parks and Reserves User Fees Page 4
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              GN 92 of 2009 Marine Parks and Reserves User Fees Page 3
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              GN 92 of 2009 Marine Parks and Reserves User Fees Page 2

                National Environment Management Council (NEMC) - Tanzania

                Acts and Regulation related to NEMC
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                The Environmental Impact Assessment And Audit Regulations of 2005
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                GN 394 of 2019 - The Environment Management (Prohibition of Plastic Carrier Bags) Regulations
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                GN-190 of 2016:The Environmental Management Solid Waste Management Amendment Regulations
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                GN 167 of 2018 - Environmental Management (Fees And Charges) (Amendment) Regulations
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                GN 1028 of 2019 - The Environmental Management (Fees And Charges) Regulations
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                Environmental Management Act of 2004
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                ACT No.12 of 2009 Water Supply and Sanitation Act

                  Occupational Safety and Health Authority (OSHA)

                  Acts and Regulation related to OSHA
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                  GN 719 of 2018 - Occupational Safety and Health (General Administrative)(Amendment) Rules
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                  GN 149 of 2015 - Occupational Safety and Health (General Administrative) Rules
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                  GN 147 of 2015 - Occupational Safety and Health (First Aid And Welfare Facilities) Rules
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                  ACT NO 5 of 2003 - The Occupational Health and Safety Act
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                  2013 - Occupational Safety and Health In The Hospitality Industry - Guidelines

                    Rural Energy Agency (REA)

                    Acts and Regulation related to REA
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                    ACT NO 8 of 2005 - Rural Energy Act
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                    2012 - GUIDELINES FOR FINANCING RURAL ENERGY PROJECTS

                      Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA)

                      Acts and Regulation related to TANAPA
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                      GN 490 A of 2020 - The National Parks (Amendment) Regulations
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                      GN 194 of 2017 - The National Parks (Amendment) Regulations
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                      CAP 282 - National Park Act
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                      2019-2024 - TANAPA TOURISM INVESTMENT MANUAL
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                      1994 - NATIONAL POLICIES FOR NATIONAL PARKS IN TANZANIA

                        Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS)

                        Acts and Regulation related to TBS
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                        GN 496L of 2021 - The Standards (Fees And Charges) Regulations
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                        ACT NO 2 of 2009 - Standards Act
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                        2019 - Tanzania Bureau Of Standard (Premises Registration) Fees

                          Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA)

                          Acts and Regulation related to TCRA
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                          GN. Of 133 of 2018 - The Electronic And Postal Communication (Online Content) Regulations
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                          GN. 61 of 2018 - The Electronic And Postal Communications (Consumer Protection) Regulations
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                          GN. 59 of 2018 - The Electronic And Postal Communications (Access, Co-Location And Infrastructure Sharing) Regulations
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                          GN. 57 of 2018 - Electronic And Postal Communications (Licensing) Regulations
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                          GN 307 of 2004 - The Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (Procedure for Rules of Inquiry) Regulations
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                          GN.23 of 2018 - The Electronic And Postal Communications (Accounting Separation) Regulations
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                          GN 224 of 2016 - The Cybercrime (General) Regulations
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                          GN. 22 of 2018 - The Electronic And Postal Communications (Tariff) Regulations
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                          ACT NO 14 of 2015 - The Cyber Crimes Act
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                          ACT NO 13 of 2015 - The Electronic Transaction Act

                          Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC)

                          Acts and Regulation related to TIC
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                          TIC Investment Guide
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                          CAP 38 of 2015 R.E - The Tanzania Investment Act

                            Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA)

                            Acts and Regulation related to TRA
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                            GN 755 A of 2019 - The Tax Administration (Remission Of Penalties and Interest) (Extension Of Period Of Payment) Order
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                            GN 743 A of 2019 - Port Service Charge Regulations
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                            GN 608 of 2018 - Value Added Tax (General) (Amendment) Regulations
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                            GN 464 of 2004 - The Income Tax Regulation
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                            GN 389 of 2012 - The Income Tax (Electronic Fiscal Devices) Regulations
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                            GN 282 A of 2018 - Remission Of Interest And Penalties
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                            GN 225 of 2015 - Value Added Tax (General) Regulations
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                            CAP 399 of 2006 R.E - The Tanzania Revenue Authority Act
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                            CAP 332 of 2008 R.E - Income Tax Act
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                            CAP 189 of 2007 R.E - The Stamp Duty Act

                            Weights and Measurements

                            Acts and Regulation related to Weight and Measurements
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                            GN 725 of 2018 - The Weight and Measurement (Amendment) Order
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                            GN 495 of 2014 - The Weight And Measurement (Credit and Debts Control) Regulations
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                            GN 451 of 2014 - Weight and Measurement (Metrological Control Of Water Meters) Regulations
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                            GN 288 of 2019 - The Weights And Measures General Regulations
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                            CAP 340 - The Weight and Measurement Act

                              Wildlife Management

                              Acts and Regulation related to Wildlife Management
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                              Wildlife Conservation (Game Meat Selling) Regulations of 2019-Draft
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                              GN 83 of 2020 - The Wildlife Conservation (Management of Wildlife Captive Facilities) Regulations
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                              GN 397 of 2021 - The Wildlife Conservation (Special Wildlife Investment Concession Areas) Regulations
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                              GN 28 of 2019 - The Wildlife Conservation (Special Wildlife Investment Concession Areas) Regulations
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                              GN 209 of 2012 - The Wildlife Conservation (Close Season) Order
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                              GN 208 of 2012 - The Wildlife Conservation (Compounding Of Offenses) (Forms) Regulations
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                              GN 207 of 2012 - The Wildlife Conservation (Valuation Of Trophies) Regulations
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                              GN. 206 of 2012 - The Wildlife Conservation (Wildlife Management Areas) Regulations
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                              GN. 181 of 2016 - The Wildlife Conservation (Non-Consumptive Wildlife Utilization) Regulations
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                              GN 181 of 2016 - The Wildlife Conservation (Non-Consumptive Wildlife Utilization) Regulations