Trade Licence Attestation for Tanzania from India
Your trade or commercial licence is issued in India and needs to be accepted by authorities in Tanzania. We take it through every Indian office in the right order and return it ready to use in Tanzania.
- 1 Notary (India)
- 2 Indian Chamber of Commerce
- 3 MEA attestation
- 4 Tanzania High Commission, New Delhi

When you need a legalised trade or commercial licence in Tanzania
Licences prove that your business is allowed to manufacture or trade a product: municipal trade licences, factory licences, drug manufacturing licences, FSSAI licences and similar permits. Trade, factory, manufacturing, drug and FSSAI licences are issued by municipal, state or central authorities depending on the activity.
Tender authorities and importers in Africa frequently ask Indian suppliers for legalised licences and registration certificates.
Authorities, banks and business partners in Tanzania usually ask for a legalised trade or commercial licence for product registration by regulators, plant or supplier approval or tenders.
A trade or commercial licence issued in India is notarised, attested by an Indian Chamber of Commerce, then by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and finally legalised by the High Commission of Tanzania in New Delhi.
Key facts
- Document
- Trade & Commercial Licence issued in India
- Used in
- Tanzania
- Route
- Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Tanzania High Commission, New Delhi
- Final stamp
- Tanzania High Commission legalisation
- Translation
- English or Swahili – sometimes requested – check with the authority
- Who we help
- Indian exporters, manufacturers and companies
- Our office
- New Ashok Nagar, New Delhi · courier from any city
How to get a trade or commercial licence attested for Tanzania
Send us a scan first
WhatsApp a scan of the trade or commercial licence and tell us who in Tanzania will receive it. We check it and reply with the steps, timeline and price.
Notary in India
The signatory's signature or the certified copy is notarised in India, as the chamber and MEA require for this document.
Indian Chamber of Commerce
The trade or commercial licence is attested by an Indian Chamber of Commerce, which checks your company's details and the signatory before stamping it.
MEA attestation
The Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi verifies the chamber's stamp and adds its attestation.
Tanzania High Commission legalisation
The High Commission of Tanzania in New Delhi adds its legalisation stamp. This is the final stamp needed in India.
Back to you
The finished trade or commercial licence is returned by tracked courier, or collected from our New Ashok Nagar office, ready for use in Tanzania.
What to send us
- Product list or annexure, if any
- Company registration copy
- Certified copy of the licence
- Request letter on company letterhead
Avoid rejection
- Check that the company name is spelt the same way on every document; the Tanzania High Commission compares names across the set.
- The address must match the plant address on other documents.
- Legalise the current, valid licence and its latest renewal.
- Include annexures listing products where relevant.
Trade Licence attestation for Tanzania: FAQs
Does Tanzania accept the apostille on an Indian trade or commercial licence?
No. Tanzania is not an apostille country for Indian commercial documents, so the trade or commercial licence needs MEA attestation and legalisation by the Tanzania High Commission in New Delhi.
Is a translation needed for Tanzania?
English documents are often accepted in Tanzania, but some authorities ask for English or Swahili. Check with the receiving authority; we can arrange a certified translation if needed.
What is the process for trade or commercial licence attestation for Tanzania?
Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Tanzania High Commission, New Delhi. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the trade or commercial licence back to you.
How long does trade or commercial licence attestation for Tanzania take?
It depends on the schedules of the chamber, the MEA and the Tanzania High Commission at the time. We confirm a timeline in writing before you courier the trade or commercial licence, and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.
Which papers should accompany the trade or commercial licence for Tanzania?
Usually: Certified copy of the licence; Product list or annexure, if any; Company registration copy.
Which licences can be legalised?
Trade, factory, manufacturing, drug, FSSAI and similar licences can be legalised as certified copies.
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- Certificate of Origin Attestation for TanzaniaExport & shipping
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Send your trade or commercial licence for Tanzania
Send the document list and destination country on WhatsApp. We reply with the route, timeline and an all-inclusive quote.
Office: C-5 A/2, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi 110096, India. Drop off in Delhi NCR or courier from any city in India; documents return by Blue Dart or another tracked courier.