Company Registration in Mali

Business Entry Mali

Strategic Company Registration in Mali

Establishing a business in Mali requires compliance with the OHADA legal framework and the Agence de Promotion des Investissements au Mali (API-Mali). Elidge Business Solutions CC handles the complexity of the one-stop shop at API-Mali, ensuring your setup in Bamako 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.

API-Mali One-Stop Shop

We facilitate your registration directly with API-Mali (Guichet Unique), obtaining your RCCM and NINA simultaneously.

NINA & Tax Registration

Secure your Numéro d’Identification Nationale (NINA) and Tax ID from the Direction Générale des Impôts (DGI).

Malian Notary Support

Access our network of local Notaries for the mandatory certification of company statutes and incorporation deeds.

Malian Legal Entities

Entity Formation & Licensing

Expert guidance for foreign investors entering the Malian economy.

SARL (Limited Liability)

The standard choice for SMEs. Minimum capital is legally 5,000 FCFA, but 1,000,000 FCFA is often recommended for credibility.

SA (Public Limited Company)

Suitable for large mining or industrial projects. Requires a minimum capital of 10,000,000 FCFA.

Branch Registration

Establish a local branch (Succursale) for your foreign corporation to execute contracts in Mali.

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The API-Mali Workflow

Simplified 4-Step Setup in Bamako

Efficient processing through the One-Stop Shop.

Statutes & Notary

Drafting of company statutes and authentication by a recognized Notary Public in Bamako.

Capital Deposit

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

Guichet Lodgement

Submission to API-Mali for RCCM (Commercial Registry) and NINA (Tax ID) issuance.

INPS Registration

Final registration of the company and employees with the National Social Security Institute (INPS).

Expert Insights

Mali Business Setup FAQ

Key information on commercial laws and tax regulations.

Using the API-Mali Guichet Unique, company registration can theoretically be done in 72 hours, though 3-7 days is standard.

Yes, foreign investors can generally own 100% of a company in Mali in most sectors.

The legal minimum for a SARL is 5,000 FCFA under OHADA, but many banks and notaries recommend starting with 1,000,000 FCFA.

NINA (Numéro d’Identification Nationale) is the unique ID number used for tax (NIF) and administrative purposes in Mali.

Yes, a registered physical address in Mali (e.g., Bamako) is required for the RCCM and tax registration.

The standard corporate income tax (IS) rate in Mali is 30%.

Yes. French is the official language. All legal documents (statutes, minutes) must be in French.

The RCCM (Registre du Commerce et du Crédit Mobilier) is the official trade register number.

Yes, using a Notary Public is mandatory for the formation of companies in Mali to authenticate the statutes.

INPS is the National Institute of Social Security. All employers must register their employees with this body.

Scale Your Business in Mali

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