Launch in Senegal

Register your company in Senegal, a politically stable country in West Africa known for its strategic location and growing economy. Senegal serves as a gateway to francophone West Africa and offers access to the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) market. The country's focus on infrastructure development, renewable energy, and digital technology presents opportunities in sectors such as agriculture, fishing, mining, tourism, and ICT. Senegal's business-friendly reforms and ambitious economic plan, Plan Sénégal Émergent (PSE), make it an attractive destination for foreign investment.

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

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 Senegalese regulations.
3. Regulatory Filing: Submission of all required documents to the Agence pour la Promotion des Investissements et des Grands Travaux (APIX).
4. Share Capital Setup: Guidance on establishing the share structure.

Post-Registration Services
5. Tax Registration: Assistance with obtaining a tax identification number (NINEA) from the tax authorities.
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 Senegal, 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 Senegal 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 (NINEA)
- Certificate of Incorporation