Launch in Ivory Coast

Register your company in Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire), the largest economy in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU). Ivory Coast offers a strategic location with access to the West African market, a growing economy, and improving business environment. The country's focus on economic diversification, infrastructure development, and agricultural processing presents opportunities in sectors such as agribusiness, manufacturing, construction, and services. As a francophone country, Ivory Coast also serves as a gateway to other French-speaking African markets.

Sidebrief offers the following services to facilitate company registration and establishment in Ivory Coast:

Registration Services
1. Company Name Reservation: Assistance with securing an approved company name.
2. Document Preparation: Preparation of all necessary incorporation documents in compliance with Ivorian regulations.
3. Regulatory Filing: Submission of all required documents to the Centre de Promotion des Investissements en Côte d'Ivoire (CEPICI).
4. Share Capital Setup: Guidance on establishing the share structure.

Post-Registration Services
5. Tax Registration: Assistance with obtaining a tax identification number from the Direction Générale des Impôts.
6. Bank Account Facilitation: Assistance with the corporate bank account opening process.
7. Registered Office Address: Provision of a registered office address service.

Compliance Services
8. Licenses and Permits: Support in obtaining necessary business licenses and permits.

Additional Services
- Annual Financial Statement Filing
- Company Secretary Service
- Local Director Service
- Investment Promotion Support

To register a company in Ivory Coast, the following items are typically required:
1. Proposed Company Name: The name must be unique and not similar to existing company names.
2. Registered Office Address: A physical address in Ivory Coast where official communications can be sent.
3. Details of Directors:
   - At least one director is required
   - Name, date of birth, nationality, occupation, and residential address
   - Copies of passports or national IDs for all directors
4. Details of Shareholders:
   - At least one shareholder is required (can be the same as the director)
   - Name, nationality, and residential address
   - Copies of passports or national IDs for all shareholders
5. Share Capital Information:
   - Minimum capital requirement (varies by company type)
   - Number of shares to be issued
   - Value of each share
6. Articles of Association (Statuts): The company's constitution outlining its structure and regulations.
7. Notarial Declaration of Subscription and Payment
8. Identification Documents:
   - Notarized/certified copies of passports or national IDs for all directors and shareholders
9. Criminal Records for Directors (less than 3 months old)
10. Proof of Address for Directors and Shareholders

After registration, you will receive:
- Registre du Commerce et du Crédit Mobilier (RCCM) Number
- Articles of Association (Statuts)
- Tax Identification Number
- Certificate of Incorporation