Deputy Minister for Industry and Trade, Patrobas Katambi, has urged the Business Registration and Licensing Agency (BRELA) to strengthen public education, especially for young entrepreneurs, on how to formalize their businesses and secure proper licenses.
Katambi made the call during a visit to BRELA offices today, where he met with the agency’s management.
He emphasized that the government is focusing heavily on empowering youth, and proper education on business registration is critical to achieving this goal.
“Education is crucial in company registration and licensing. It is important that Tanzanians, particularly young people, are informed about service changes, new initiatives, and challenges that businesses face during registration so that solutions can be provided,” he said.
The Deputy Minister highlighted that the government has allocated 30 percent of all tenders to youth-owned companies and introduced a system providing 10 percent of council-level loans for young entrepreneurs.
These measures have encouraged many young people to start businesses and join cooperatives.
“With the right support, guidance, and advice from BRELA, young entrepreneurs can strengthen their businesses, formalize operations, and contribute to national revenue. Those in agriculture, for example, can benefit from agribusiness opportunities,” he added.
Katambi stressed that there should be no delays or barriers in business registration. “BRELA must act as a bridge, not a barrier, in facilitating business and company registration to keep pace with development,” he said.
Speaking on behalf of BRELA CEO Godfrey Nyaisa, Ms. Loy Mhando, Director of Intellectual Property, assured that the agency will implement the Deputy Minister’s directives while continuing to serve citizens efficiently and professionally.
She added that BRELA remains committed to improving its systems to ensure fast and effective services for all Tanzanians.