Classification of Businesses in Tanzania by Ownership Size
- Micro enterprises: Employ less than 10 people and have an annual turnover of less than TZS 100 million (approx. $43,000).
- Small enterprises: Employ between 10 and 50 people and have an annual turnover of TZS 100 million to TZS 1 billion (approx. $43,000 to $430,000).
- Medium enterprises: Employ between 51 and 500 people and have an annual turnover of TZS 1 billion to TZS 5 billion (approx. $430,000 to $2.15 million).
- Large enterprises: Employ more than 500 people and have an annual turnover of over TZS 5 billion (approx. $2.15 million).
Classification of Businesses in Tanzania by Level of Economic Operation
- Primary sector: Involves extracting or harvesting natural resources, including agriculture, mining, and fishing.
- Secondary sector: Involves processing or manufacturing raw materials into finished products, including industrial manufacturing, construction, and utilities.
- Tertiary sector: Involves providing services, including tourism, banking, retail, education, and healthcare.
- Quaternary sector: Involves knowledge-based industries, such as research and development, information technology, and media.
- Quinary sector: Involves providing services that cater to high-end consumers, such as hospitality, entertainment, and luxury goods.
Example:
- A small farm employing 15 people and generating an annual turnover of TZS 500 million (approx. $215,000) would be classified as a small enterprise operating in the primary sector.
- A textile factory employing 250 people and generating an annual turnover of TZS 2 billion (approx. $860,000) would be classified as a medium enterprise operating in the secondary sector.
- A retail store employing 55 people and generating an annual turnover of TZS 150 million (approx. $65,000) would be classified as a micro enterprise operating in the tertiary sector.