We advise companies, investors, and owner-led businesses on the legal and regulatory work of doing business in Tanzania from structuring and licensing to disputes and resolution.
Our Approach
The matters that decide outcomes
Most legal matters that shape a business in Tanzania aren't the headline ones. They're the licence that gets delayed, the contract clause that didn't anticipate the regulator, the dispute that arrives without warning, the structure that wasn't built for what the company became.
Equilex is built for that work the legal infrastructure that holds a venture together over time.
Practice Areas
Counsel across the matters that move a business forward.
Corporate & Commercial
Structuring, contracts, governance, and the legal foundation of a venture.
Foreign Investment & Regulatory Licensing
TISEZA registration, sectoral licensing, and compliance with investment frameworks.
Tax Advisory
Tax planning, TRA representation, and structuring for tax efficiency.
Property & Conveyancing
Land acquisition, title due diligence, and property transactions.
Dispute Resolution
Commercial litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution.
Employment & Labour
Contracts, disputes, and regulatory compliance for employers.
Four steps that move every matter forward
Every engagement follows a defined arc. The shape gives clients clarity about where the matter stands, what comes next, and what's required of them.
- Engagement. We meet, understand the matter, and confirm scope, timeline, and fees in writing.
- Analysis. We map the legal and regulatory dimensions, identify risks, and outline options.
- Execution. We do the work drafting, filing, negotiation, representation, whatever the matter requires.
- Resolution. We close, hand over deliverables, and remain available for follow-up.
Corporate counsel. Regulatory fluency.
Whether you're structuring a new entity, navigating a regulator, or resolving a dispute, Equilex provides counsel grounded in how Tanzania actually works.