Company Registration in Chad

Chad Market Entry

Strategic Company Registration in Chad

Establishing a business in Chad requires deep compliance with the OHADA legal framework. Elidge Business Solutions CC handles the complexity of the one-stop shop at the Agence Nationale des Investissements et de l’Exportation (ANIE), ensuring your setup in N’Djamena 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.

ANIE One-Stop Shop Processing

We facilitate your entire registration through the National Agency for Investments and Exports for speed and accuracy.

NIF & Fiscal Activation

Gain your Numero d’Identification Fiscale (NIF) and Commercial Registry (RCCM) through our professional liaison services.

Chadian Notary Support

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

Chadian Legal Entities

Entity Formation & Licensing

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

SARL (Limited Liability)

The standard choice for SMEs in Chad. 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 Chad via a local branch, allowing operation without a separate entity.

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The ANIE Journey

Simplified 4-Step Process in Chad

Backed by regional authority in the SADC and Central African business sectors.

Statutes Drafting

Drafting company bylaws compliant with Chadian civil law and OHADA uniform acts.

Capital Deposit

Facilitating the block account deposit with local Chadian banks for share capital verification.

ANIE Lodgement

Official submission to the One-Stop Shop for Commercial Registry (RCCM) and NIF (Tax ID).

Legal Publication

Publication of the notice of creation in a local legal gazette and final trade activation.

Expert Answers

Chad Business Setup FAQ

Everything you need to know about BIPA and NamRA requirements in 2026.

Incorporation via the ANIE one-stop shop usually takes 7 to 15 working days once notarized documents are submitted.

Yes. Chad’s investment code and OHADA law permit 100% foreign ownership in most sectors, excluding specific strategic industries.

Following OHADA reforms, the minimum share capital for a SARL is 100,000 FCFA (approx. 150 EUR).

ANIE acts as the central hub for all formalities including tax, trade registry, and social security filings. Learn more at the ANIE portal.

No, but a local representative or a registered physical office address in N’Djamena is required for legal service.

The standard rate is 35%. Incentives exist for new investments under the Investment Code provided via the IZF network.

Yes. French and Arabic are official languages, but the commercial registry requires statutes and filings in French.

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

The Numéro d’Identification Fiscale (NIF) is issued by ANIE during the incorporation process for tax compliance.

Registration with the CNPS (Social Security) is mandatory for all Chadian employers.

Yes, the “Entreprenant” status under OHADA offers a simplified registration for sole proprietorships.

No. Business registration and work permits (Carte de Travail) are separate. Permits are managed by ONAPE.

Scale Your Business in Chad

Join the Central African trade network. Get your Chadian RCCM and NIF certificates with Elidge’s expert local assistance.

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