Company Registration in Equatorial Guinea

Business Entry Equatorial Guinea

Strategic Company Registration in Equatorial Guinea

Establishing a business in Equatorial Guinea requires deep compliance with the OHADA legal framework. Elidge Business Solutions CC handles the complexity of the one-stop shop at the Ventanilla Única Empresarial (VUE), ensuring your setup in Malabo or Bata is fast, secure, and fully legal.

OHADA Legal Compliance

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

VUE One-Stop Shop

We facilitate your registration directly with the Ventanilla Única Empresarial in Malabo, streamlining the Commercial Registry and tax setup.

NIF & Fiscal Activation

Gain your Número de Identificación Fiscal (NIF) from the Ministry of Finance to ensure immediate tax compliance.

Local Notary Support

Access our network of local Notaries (Notarías) for the mandatory certification of company statutes and public deeds.

Legal Entities

Entity Formation & Licensing

Expert guidance for foreign investors entering the Equatorial Guinean economy.

SARL (S.L.) Registration

The standard choice for SMEs (Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada). Minimum capital 1,000,000 XAF. Limited liability.

SA (Public Limited)

Suitable for large-scale energy or infrastructure projects. Requires a board of directors and an auditor.

Branch Registration

Establish a local branch (Sucursal) for your foreign corporation to execute contracts in Equatorial Guinea.

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The VUE Workflow

Simplified 4-Step Setup in Malabo

Statutes & Notary

Drafting of statutes and notarization of the public deed with a Notary Public.

Capital Deposit

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

VUE Lodgement

Submission to the “Ventanilla Única” for RCCM (Commercial Registry) and NIF (Tax ID).

Legal Publication

Publication of the company notice in a legal journal and registration with INSeso.

Expert Insights

Equatorial Guinea Setup FAQ

Through the Ventanilla Única (VUE), the process typically takes 7 to 15 days, provided all notarized documents are in order.

Generally yes, though local participation (35%) was historically required for certain sectors. We advise consulting on the latest investment code updates.

The standard minimum share capital for a SARL (S.L.) is 1,000,000 XAF (CFA Francs), fully paid up at incorporation.

The NIF (Número de Identificación Fiscal) is the tax ID number required for all fiscal operations.

Yes, a physical address in Malabo or Bata is required to obtain the RCCM and NIF.

The standard corporate income tax rate is 35% of net profits.

Yes. Spanish is the official administrative language. All statutes and filings must be in Spanish or translated by a sworn translator.

INSeso (Instituto Nacional de Seguridad Social) is the social security body where all employers must register.

Yes, a local bank account is mandatory to deposit the share capital and obtain the bank certificate for the Notary.

The RCCM (Registro Mercantil) is the official trade register number proving legal existence.

Scale Your Business in Equatorial Guinea

Start your journey in Central Africa. Get your RCCM and NIF with Elidge’s expert local assistance in Malabo.

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