Company Registration in Togo

Business Entry Togo

Strategic Company Registration in Togo

Establishing a business in Togo requires navigating the Centre de Formalités des Entreprises (CFE) and the OHADA legal framework. Elidge Business Solutions CC handles the complexity of the one-stop shop at the CFE, ensuring your setup in Lomé is fast, secure, and fully legal (typically within 24 hours).

CFE One-Stop Shop

We facilitate your registration directly with the CFE (Centre de Formalités des Entreprises), obtaining your RCCM and NIF simultaneously.

OTR Tax Registration

Secure your Numéro d’Identification Fiscale (NIF) from the Office Togolais des Recettes (OTR) as part of our comprehensive setup package.

Economic Operator Card

We assist in obtaining the mandatory “Carte d’Opérateur Économique” required for import/export activities and government tenders.

Social Security (CNSS)

We handle mandatory employer registration with the Caisse Nationale de Sécurité Sociale (CNSS).

Togo Legal Entities

Entity Formation & Licensing

Expert guidance for foreign investors entering the Togolese economy.

SARL (Limited Liability)

The standard choice for SMEs. No minimum capital requirement by law, though a nominal amount is advised. Liability limited to contributions.

SA (Public Limited Company)

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

Branch Registration

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

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The CFE Workflow

Simplified 4-Step Setup in Lomé

Efficient processing through the One-Stop Shop.

Name & Statutes

Verification of company name and drafting of statutes compliant with OHADA law.

CFE Filing

Submission of documents to the CFE for RCCM (Commercial Registry) and NIF (Tax ID) issuance.

Fee Payment

Payment of the unified registration fee at the CFE counter.

Final Card & CNSS

Collection of the “Carte d’Opérateur Économique” and final registration with CNSS.

Expert Insights

Togo Setup FAQ

Key information on CFE procedures and tax regulations.

Through the CFE One-Stop Shop in Lomé, company registration is typically completed within 24 hours.

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

There is no longer a statutory minimum capital for a SARL in Togo, though a nominal amount is required to issue shares.

The NIF (Numéro d’Identification Fiscale) is the tax identification number issued by the OTR.

Yes, a registered physical office address (or a domiciliation contract) in Togo is required for the RCCM.

The standard corporate income tax rate in Togo is 27%.

Yes. French is the official language. All legal documents (statutes, IDs) must be in French or translated by a sworn translator.

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

The “Carte d’Opérateur Économique” is a mandatory card issued by the CFE to identify active businesses.

Yes, opening a local bank account is standard procedure to deposit the share capital (if any) and operate.

Scale Your Business in Togo

Start your journey in West Africa. Get your RCCM, NIF, and Economic Operator Card with Elidge’s expert local assistance in Lomé.

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