Buying a car in Tanzania

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Kenjee ViP

Member since 02 June 2014

KenjeeViP02 October 2015 07:53:18

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Hi,

To be able to move in Tanzania, a lot of expatriates think of buying a car, whether new or second-hand.

What are the formalities to buy a vehicle in Tanzania: car registration, insurance, etc.?

What are the relevant authorities or organizations to contact?

How long does it take and what are the associated costs?

Thank you in advance for sharing your experience,

Kenjee

Senkonndo New member

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SenkonndoNew member02 October 2015 13:07:41

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Bhavna Team

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BhavnaTeam02 October 2015 13:17:58

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Regards,
Bhavna

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nevingomesGuest03 October 2015 01:49:45

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What are the formalities to buy a vehicle in Tanzania: car registration, insurance, etc.?

First, after checking the registration and insurance paper,聽 is to write a contract of the sale. A lawyer has to forsee everything and buyer and seller sign infront. Pay the lawyer fee. Negotiate the fee with lawyer before writing the contract. Lawyer might ask for fee based on some聽 % of the actual value of the car. DO NOT AGREE.

Second is to take the contract to TRA along with previous registration and insurance paper so that you can change the Registration of the car to the buyers name. You pay the transfer fee to TRA. The transfer fee depends on the amount written in the contract. You have to have a TIN number.

What are the relevant authorities or organizations to contact?

TRA-Tanzania Revenue Authority

How long does it take and what are the associated costs?

Not very long. 1-3 days. Associated cost may be Lawyer fee and TRA transfer fee.

Senkonndo New member

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SenkonndoNew member05 October 2015 23:09:19

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