Makusaro
English expat in Tanzania
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Registration: 03 May 2018
Just for fun: Unusual cultural habits in Tanzania and around the world
Actually, black cats are considered VERY unlucky in Tanzania and are always looked upon with lots of contempt as they are believed to be used in witchcraft. Read More
Accommodation in Tanzania: scams you should look out for by Bhavna
Hi, Committing to renting or buying accommodation when you聮re new to or have not moved to Tanzania just yet is always a stressful endeavour. Would you like to help us in putting together a handbook of what to look out for when house hunting in ...
Avoiding scams can be tricky. First of all, you have to recognise the scam itself. This is not so easy because most scammers will have perfected the con. There is hope. Directory.co.tz is an online service that verifies and lists licensed ... Read More
What do I need to buy a car? by oooraooo
Hello everyone, oooraooo here! I'll be coming to Dar in November and my first mission will be to buy a car. So... what do I need? Lots of cash, that's for sure. But what else? Do I need TIN? An address in Tanzania? Do I have to be a ...
Getting a TIN with a tourist visa is NOT a problem. The TIN is what it is, an identification number. As long as you can prove your identity and physical address to the issuing authority. They are happy to broaden their taxpayer base. Also, at the ... Read More
Importing Car
Hi. I'm not really sure about the duty but LHD is good as a personal (non commercial) vehicle. LHD Commercial vehicles can be cleared through customs as "goods in transit" only as far as I know. You will NOT be licensed to operate a LHD commercial ... Read More