Company Registration in Ivory Coast

Business Entry Ivory Coast

Strategic Company Registration in Ivory Coast

Establishing a business in Côte d’Ivoire requires navigating the Investment Code and the CEPICI (Guichet Unique). Elidge Business Solutions CC handles the complexity of the one-stop shop, ensuring your setup in Abidjan or Yamoussoukro is fast, secure, and compliant with OHADA law.

CEPICI One-Stop Shop

We facilitate your registration directly with the CEPICI (Centre de Promotion des Investissements), ensuring rapid incorporation.

IDU & Tax Setup

Secure your IDU (Identifiant Unique), which acts as your RCCM and Tax ID, from the Direction Générale des Impôts.

Social Security (CNPS)

We handle mandatory employer registration with the CNPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale).

Ivorian Notary Support

Access our network of local Notaries for the mandatory filing of statutes and the Declaration of Subscription (DNSV).

Ivorian Legal Entities

Entity Formation & Licensing

Expert guidance for foreign investors entering the West African hub.

SARL (Limited Liability)

The standard choice for SMEs. No statutory minimum capital (freely determined), though 1,000,000 FCFA is common.

SA (Public Limited Company)

Suitable for large investments. Requires a minimum capital of 10,000,000 FCFA and a board of directors.

Branch Registration

Establish a local branch (Succursale) for your foreign corporation to execute contracts in Côte d’Ivoire.

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The CEPICI Workflow

Simplified 4-Step Setup in Abidjan

Efficient processing through the Guichet Unique.

Statutes & DNSV

Drafting of company statutes and the Declaration of Subscription (DNSV) with a Notary.

Capital Deposit

Opening a bank account or depositing funds with the Notary to secure the share capital.

CEPICI Lodgement

Submission to the “Guichet Unique” for the issuance of the IDU (comprising RCCM and Tax ID).

Final Activation

Final registration with the tax authorities (DGI) and social security (CNPS) to commence operations.

Expert Insights

Ivory Coast Setup FAQ

Key information on commercial laws and tax regulations.

Via the CEPICI One-Stop Shop, registration can theoretically be done in 24-48 hours, though practical times may vary.

Yes, foreign investors can own 100% of a company in Ivory Coast.

Since 2014, there is no legal minimum capital, but 1,000,000 FCFA is standard for banking credibility.

The IDU (Identifiant Unique) is the single identification number that replaces the separate RCCM and Tax ID.

Yes, a physical location or a domiciliation contract with a registered agent in Ivory Coast is required.

The standard corporate income tax (BIC) rate in Ivory Coast is 25%.

Yes. French is the official language. All legal documents must be in French or translated by a sworn translator.

The RCCM (Registre du Commerce et du Crédit Mobilier) is the trade register. It is now part of the IDU document.

Yes, for the creation of companies (especially SAs), but simplified SARL formation can sometimes be done directly at CEPICI with standard forms.

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

Scale Your Business in Ivory Coast

Start your journey in West Africa. Get your IDU and RCCM with Elidge’s expert local assistance in Abidjan.

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