The Business Registration and Licensing Agency (BRELA) has stepped up efforts to strengthen the business environment in Dar es Salaam by providing hands-on support to industrialists.
The initiative, carried out on March 26, 2026, focused on assisting factory owners to renew expired licenses, register previously unlicensed factories, and formalize businesses operating without commercial licenses.
The move forms part of BRELA’s ongoing industrial educational inspections in the city, which aim to help business owners overcome operational challenges, gather accurate data on industrial activity, and create a more enabling environment for investors.
Speaking during the service delivery, BRELA Licensing Officer Mr. Koyan Abubakar said the inspections are intended to offer practical guidance and professional support to industrialists, enabling them to operate legally and efficiently.
“We are continuing with educational inspections in factories across Dar es Salaam. Our goal is to ensure that industrial operations follow the law, function formally, and contribute to national economic growth,” Mr. Koyan said.
Some industrialists who benefited from the services praised BRELA’s proactive approach, noting that it has helped them understand licensing procedures and simplified their business operations.
“For example, I had submitted my application incorrectly before, but BRELA’s team guided me through the process. I would encourage anyone facing challenges in renewing their licenses to reach out for support, as they can help just as they helped me,” said Ms. Mariam Kigula, Manager of Leading East Africa Ltd.
BRELA’s educational inspections in Dar es Salaam are also expected to expand to Pwani Region, demonstrating the agency’s commitment to creating a friendly and enabling environment for investors and traders while promoting industrial growth nationwide.
By bringing regulatory services closer to industrialists, BRELA is not only improving compliance but also fostering a culture of formal business operations that supports Tanzania’s industrial and economic development.
