For businesses in Tanzania planning to join Bancoli to streamline their financial operations and global payments, the verification process is an essential step. It requires business documents that play a key role in complying with Tanzanian regulations.
The list below is tailored to help you understand the required documents and the type of information each document should contain in order to be accurately identified.
Important Note: We strongly recommend that you consult with legal counsel in your jurisdiction to ensure that you obtain the exact documents required for your specific business structure and location.
Legal Formation and Identification Documents
Initially, you will encounter a field requesting a "Certificate of Registration, Certificate of Incorporation, Certificate of Formation, Certificate of Organization, or a similar official document." Below are details for this fields options tailored to your jurisdiction:
- Certificate of Incorporation (Cheti cha Usajili): Issued by the Business Registrations and Licensing Agency (BRELA), this is the official legal document that registers a company in Tanzania. It signifies that the business is a separate legal entity, distinct from its owners.
- Certificate of Compliance (Cheti cha Uzingatiaji): For foreign companies operating in Tanzania, this document ensures compliance with Tanzanian corporate laws.
Operational and Governance Documents
Second, you will find a field that requests "Operating Agreement, Corporate Bylaws, Partnership Agreement, Articles of Incorporation or Organization." Below are details tailored to your jurisdiction:
- Memorandum and Articles of Association (Hati ya Muhtasari na Makala ya Chama): Outlining the company's objectives, the rights of its members, issued capital, and internal management rules. They are essential for both local and foreign companies operating in Tanzania.
Proof of Physical Business Address
Third, you will find a field that requests "Physical business address (e.g., utility bill, credit card bill, bank statement dated within the last 3 months)." Below you will find more detail:
- Utility Bill, Credit Card Bill, Bank Statement (Ankara ya Huduma, Ankara ya Kadi ya Mkopo, Taarifa ya Benki): To verify the physical presence of the business, a recent document (dated within the last 3 months) such as a utility bill (electricity, water, or phone), credit card bill, or bank statement is required. It should reflect the business's address in Tanzania and can be in the name of the company or one of its legal representatives.
Ensuring that these documents are in order and readily available will facilitate a quicker and more efficient process to complete your business verification process.