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United Republic of Tanzania

President's Office - Regional Administration and Local Government

Kariakoo Markets Corporation

Leasing of business premises

This page explains how citizens and traders obtain a stall or shop in Kariakoo Main Market.

  1. 1. Confirm eligibility

    Applicants need a valid Tanzanian ID, a business type permitted in the market, and no overdue KMC stall fees.

  2. 2. Gather documents

    • Market-space application form (Publications → Forms, or the Commercial office)
    • Copy of national ID
    • Business licence or TIN where the trade category requires it
    • Two passport photographs

  3. 3. Submit at the Commercial office

    Deliver the application to Planning and Commercial, Nyumba ya Soko, during office hours. You will receive an application reference number.

  4. 4. Inspection and allocation

    Allocation depends on vacant spaces, commodity category, and tenancy rules. There is no allocation in exchange for unofficial extra payments.

  5. 5. Pay official fees

    Daily or monthly fees are paid at the KMC cashier or through TAUSI / GePG when a control number is issued.

  6. 6. Occupy the space

    After payment, the office confirms the tenancy and hands over the stall or shop. Transfer or subletting requires Corporation approval.

Office: Planning and Commercial Department, Nyumba ya Soko. Questions: use Contact Us.