Company Registration in Senegal

Business Entry Senegal

Strategic Company Registration in Senegal

Establishing a business in Senegal requires compliance with the OHADA legal framework and the APIX procedures. Elidge Business Solutions CC handles the complexity of the APIX One-Stop Shop (BCE), ensuring your setup in Dakar is fast, secure, and fully legal (typically within 24-48 hours).

APIX One-Stop Shop

We facilitate your registration directly with the APIX (Agence de Promotion des Investissements), obtaining your RCCM and NINEA simultaneously.

NINEA Tax Registration

Secure your Numéro d’Identification Nationale des Entreprises et Associations (NINEA) from the DGID as part of our comprehensive setup package.

IPRES & CSS

We handle mandatory employer registration with IPRES (Retirement) and the Caisse de Sécurité Sociale (CSS).

Senegalese Notary Support

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

Senegalese Legal Entities

Entity Formation & Licensing

Expert guidance for foreign investors entering the Senegalese economy.

SARL (Limited Liability)

The standard choice for SMEs. Minimum capital is 100,000 FCFA (approx. 150 EUR). Liability limited to contributions.

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 Senegal.

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The APIX Workflow

Simplified 4-Step Setup in Dakar

Efficient processing through the Bureau d’Appui à la Création d’Entreprise.

Statutes & Notary

Drafting of statutes and notarization of the acts with a local Notary Public (required for most entities).

Capital Deposit

Depositing the share capital at a local bank or with the Notary to obtain the subscription certificate.

APIX Lodgement

Submission to the APIX One-Stop Shop for RCCM (Commercial Registry) and NINEA (Tax ID).

Final Activation

Collection of the RCCM and NINEA, followed by the declaration of existence at the Tax Office.

Expert Insights

Senegal Setup FAQ

Key information on commercial laws and tax regulations.

Using the APIX One-Stop Shop, company registration is officially done within 24-48 hours.

Yes, foreign investors can generally own 100% of a company in Senegal without a local partner.

The minimum share capital for a SARL is 100,000 FCFA (approx. 150 EUR).

NINEA is the National Identification Number for Enterprises and Associations. It serves as your Tax ID.

Yes, a registered physical address in Senegal (e.g., Dakar) is required for the RCCM.

The standard corporate income tax (IS) rate in Senegal 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 is mandatory for company formation unless you use the standard template at APIX for simple SARLs.

IPRES manages retirement pensions, and CSS manages social security. Registration is mandatory for employers.

Scale Your Business in Senegal

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

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