Improving Business Environment and Regulatory Compliance
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TLDR
- Deputy Minister for Industry and Trade Dennis Londo directed trade officers to eliminate bureaucracy and support businesses in complying with the law on August 17, 2026, in Dodoma.
- Londo emphasized that not all businesses aim to evade regulations, as some are hindered by bureaucratic procedures imposed by government officials.
- He urged trade officers to focus on persuasion and education to explain the benefits of formalizing business operations.
- Creating a business-friendly environment is essential for increasing the number of formal businesses, promoting investment, and strengthening government revenue collection through taxation.
- Godfrey Nyaisa, CEO of the Business Registrations and Licensing Agency (BRELA), stated that the meeting would equip trade officers with skills to help businesses register and increase tax revenue.