Company Registration in Burkina Faso

Business Entry Burkina Faso

Strategic Company Registration in Burkina Faso

Establishing a business in Burkina Faso requires deep compliance with the OHADA legal framework and the Centre de Formalités des Entreprises (CEFORE). Elidge Business Solutions CC handles the complexity of the one-stop shop at the Maison de l’Entreprise du Burkina Faso (MEBF), ensuring your setup in Ouagadougou is fast, secure, and fully legal.

OHADA Legal Compliance

We draft Articles of Association (Statuts) that adhere strictly to the Uniform Acts of the OHADA Organisation.

CEFORE One-Stop Shop

We facilitate your entire registration through the “Centre de Formalités des Entreprises”, the dedicated One-Stop Shop for businesses in Burkina Faso.

IFU & Fiscal Activation

Gain your Identifiant Financier Unique (IFU) and Commercial Registry (RCCM) through our professional liaison services.

Burkinabè Notary Support

Access our network of local Notaries for the mandatory notarization of company statutes and capital declarations.

Burkina Faso Legal Entities

Entity Formation & Licensing

Expert guidance for foreign and local investors entering the Burkinabè economy.

SARL (Limited Liability)

The standard choice for SMEs in Burkina Faso. We manage the capital deposit, statutes drafting, and RCCM registry.

SA (Public Limited Company)

Suitable for large-scale energy, infrastructure, or mining projects requiring a board of directors and high capital.

Branch Registration

Expand your international firm into Burkina Faso via a local branch, allowing operation without a separate entity.

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The CEFORE Journey

Simplified 4-Step Process in Ouagadougou

Backed by regional authority in the UEMOA and West African business sectors.

Statutes & Notary

Drafting company bylaws and notarizing them with a recognized Notary Public in Ouagadougou.

Capital Deposit

Opening a professional bank account to deposit the share capital and obtain the bank certificate.

CEFORE Lodgement

Submission to the Maison de l’Entreprise for the Commercial Registry (RCCM) and IFU (Tax ID).

Legal Publication

Publication of the notice of creation in the Official Journal or a legal gazette to finalize setup.

Expert Answers

Burkina Faso Business Setup FAQ

Everything you need to know about commercial law and tax requirements in Burkina Faso.

Through the Maison de l’Entreprise (CEFORE), the process is streamlined and can take between 3 to 7 working days.

Yes. The Investment Code allows 100% foreign ownership in most sectors to encourage foreign direct investment.

While OHADA allows for freely determined capital, a minimum of 5,000 FCFA is possible, but higher amounts are recommended for credibility.

It is the One-Stop Shop (Guichet Unique) in Burkina Faso that centralizes all company creation formalities (RCCM, IFU, CNSS).

No, but having a resident representative or a registered physical office address in Ouagadougou is required for legal service.

The standard corporate income tax (IS) rate is 27.5%. Visit the DGI website for specific incentives.

Yes. French is the official language. All legal documents (statutes, minutes) must be in French or translated by a sworn translator.

The Registre du Commerce et du Crédit Mobilier (RCCM) is your official commercial license number in Burkina Faso.

The Identifiant Financier Unique (IFU) is issued by the DGI via the Maison de l’Entreprise during incorporation.

Registration with the CNSS (Caisse Nationale de Sécurité Sociale) is mandatory for all employers in Burkina Faso.

Scale Your Business in Burkina Faso

Start your journey in West Africa. Get your RCCM and IFU certificates with Elidge’s expert local assistance in Ouagadougou.

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