SERVICE AREA
Investment Facilitation & Government Advisory
Build Your Business on a Solid Legal Foundation in Zanzibar
We advise international investors, entrepreneurs, and corporations navigating Zanzibar corporate law and business regulations, establishing legally robust and strategically aligned corporate structures. Our advisory ensures regulatory compliance, governance clarity, operational efficiency, and long-term business resilience.
Investor-Focused Services
- Company formation and registration in Zanzibar
- Ownership structuring and governance design
- Shareholder agreements and partnership arrangements
- Regulatory approvals and corporate compliance
- Mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring
- Legal due diligence for investments and acquisitions
- Board advisory and corporate governance frameworks
Corporate Structuring & Business Advisory
Build Your Business on a Solid Legal Foundation in Zanzibar
We advise international investors, entrepreneurs, and corporations navigating Zanzibar corporate law and business regulations, establishing legally robust and strategically aligned corporate structures.
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Our advisory ensures regulatory compliance, governance clarity, operational efficiency, and long-term business resilience.
Investor-Focused Services
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Company formation and registration in Zanzibar
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Ownership structuring and governance design
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Shareholder agreements and partnership arrangements
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Regulatory approvals and corporate compliance
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Mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring
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Legal due diligence for investments and acquisitions
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Board advisory and corporate governance frameworks
Foreign Investment & Real Estate Advisory
Secure Property and Maximize Investment Returns in Zanzibar
We advise investors and developers navigating Zanzibar real estate law and foreign investment regulations, structuring property acquisitions and developments to protect capital and ensure enforceability.
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Our legal advisory supports secure transactions, compliant development, and long-term investment growth.
Investor-Focused Services
- Investment agreements and commercial contracts
- Joint venture agreements and shareholder arrangements
- Lease agreements and supplier contracts
- Licensing, franchise, and distribution agreements
- Risk allocation and enforceability analysis
- Contract negotiation and dispute mitigation clauses
Commercial & Contract Advisory
Contracts That Protect Capital and Enable Growth
We structure, review, and negotiate commercial agreements in Zanzibar, ensuring enforceability, risk mitigation, and alignment with investment and business objectives.
Our advisory supports cross-border transactions and strategic partnerships.
Investor-Focused Services
- Investment agreements and commercial contracts
- Joint venture agreements and shareholder arrangements
- Lease agreements and supplier contracts
- Licensing, franchise, and distribution agreements
- Risk allocation and enforceability analysis
- Contract negotiation and dispute mitigation clauses
Construction & Development Advisory
Bankable and Compliant Development Projects in Zanzibar
We advise developers, contractors, and investors throughout the construction and development lifecycle, ensuring projects are structured within risk-managed and bankable frameworks.
Investor-Focused Services
- Development and construction contracts (FIDIC / EPC)
- Contractor and procurement agreements
- Licensing, zoning, and regulatory approvals
- Construction project risk assessment and mitigation
- Construction financing, security, and escrow agreements
- Claims management and dispute resolution
ARBITRATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Protect Investments and Enforce Commercial Rights
We represent investors and corporations in arbitration and dispute resolution in Zanzibar and internationally, focusing on protecting capital and enforcing rights.
Investor-Focused Services
- Arbitration structuring and representation
- Enforcement of arbitral awards
- Commercial dispute strategy
- Mediation and alternative dispute resolution
- Cross-border dispute advisory
- Litigation support for high-value investments
Private Client & Asset Protection
Protect Wealth, Plan Succession, and Preserve Legacy
We advise high-net-worth individuals and families on asset protection, succession planning, and cross-border wealth structuring.
Investor-Focused Services
- Succession and inheritance planning
- Asset protection structuring
- Trusts, foundations, and estate planning
- Cross-border wealth planning
- Tax planning and wealth transfer strategies
- Family office advisory
IMMIGRATION & RESIDENCY ADVISORY
Secure Residency and Work Authorization in Zanzibar
We assist investors, executives, and families with investment-based immigration and residency solutions, supporting business expansion and relocation.
Investor-Focused Services
- Investment-based immigration pathways
- Residency and work permits
- Family relocation and visa advisory
- Investor and business visa facilitation
- Immigration regulatory compliance
- Executive relocation planning
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE & LICENSING
Ensure Regulatory Clarity and Mitigate Legal Risk
We provide proactive Zanzibar regulatory compliance advisory, helping businesses operate within clear and compliant legal frameworks.
Investor-Focused Services
- Business licensing and regulatory approvals
- Sector-specific compliance advisory
- Ongoing regulatory monitoring and reporting
- Environmental, health, and safety compliance
- Data protection and corporate governance
- Audit readiness and internal controls
NGO & Non-Profit Advisory
Structured, Transparent, and Compliant Operations
We assist NGOs and non-profits with registration, governance, and regulatory compliance in Zanzibar, ensuring transparent and sustainable operations.
Investor-Focused Services
- NGO registration and structuring
- Governance and compliance frameworks
- Donor agreements and partnership structuring
- Reporting and audit compliance
- Program-specific legal advisory
Cross-Border Transactions & International Investment
Seamless International Investment Structuring
We advise investors and corporations on cross-border transactions and international investments into Zanzibar, ensuring risk-managed and enforceable structures. Our advisory ensures capital protection and strategic multi-jurisdictional alignment.
Investor-Focused Services
- International joint ventures and partnerships
- Cross-border transaction structuring
- International commercial agreements
- Foreign direct investment advisory
- Multi-jurisdictional regulatory compliance
- Capital protection and risk mitigation
- Mergers, acquisitions, and strategic alliances
End-to-End Legal Advisory for International Investment in Zanzibar
MAK & M Legal Firm advises international investors, corporations, and private clients deploying capital into Zanzibar’s fastest-growing sectors. From company formation and real estate acquisition to regulatory approvals and dispute resolution, we deliver the legal certainty required to operate confidently in Zanzibar, Tanzania, and across East Africa. We structure, execute, and protect investment‑grade transactions—ensuring capital is deployed with confidence.