The following are the main objectives of TNBC;

• To provide a forum for public/private sector dialogue with a view to reaching consensus and/mutual understanding on strategic issues related to the efficient management of development resources
• To provide a forum for public/private sector dialogue with a view to reaching consensus and/mutual understanding on strategic issues related to the efficient management of development resources
• To promote the goals of economic growth with social equity and even development.
• To review from time to time developments in the external and domestic business environment, the challenges and opportunities they pose for Tanzania, and propose a course of action
• To exchange views on the prevailing operating and regulatory environment, and propose ways to facilitate the public service, to improve on service delivery and make the civil service business friendly
• To review and propose changes in the policy environment, to enhance the attractiveness of Tanzania for both local and foreign direct investments (FDI), and improve on competitiveness of Tanzanian products in the world market
• To encourage and promote the formulation of coordinated policies and social and economic matters, including considering existing and proposed social and economic legislation, and make recommendations through the Government to the parliament or other appropriate bodies