Directive to Eliminate Bureaucracy for Business Growth
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TLDR
- Deputy Minister for Industry and Trade Dennis Londo directed trade officers to eliminate bureaucracy in their workplaces on August 17, 2026, in Dodoma.
- Londo emphasized the need for trade officers to support businesses in complying with the law and encourage voluntary tax payment.
- He noted that not all businesses aim to evade regulations, as some are hindered by bureaucratic procedures imposed by officials.
- Londo urged a shift towards persuasion and education to help businesses understand the benefits of formalizing their operations.
- The CEO of the Business Registrations and Licensing Agency (BRELA), Godfrey Nyaisa, stated that the meeting would equip trade officers with skills to assist businesses in registration and tax revenue collection.