Ivory Coast: company formation
SARL (OHADA Uniform Act) · Africa
Updated on 3 November 2026 · Published under the responsibility of Jason Pivron, director · Who we are
Acte uniforme OHADA in Ivory Coast — company, registered office, banking file and annual upkeep, run by us, with a local correspondent where we have one.
Who this jurisdiction suits
- Corporate income tax: 25% (to be checked with the tax authority).
- Since the 2014 reforms, a SARL is formed without a notary, and the CEPICI single window gathers the incorporation formalities, online.
- The Investment Code (Ordinance No. 2018-646 of 1 August 2018) varies its benefits by the zone where the project is located.
- Côte d'Ivoire applies a standard VAT rate of 18%.
- SARL (OHADA Uniform Act), registered at the CEPICI (one-stop shop).
What it does not solve
- Exchange framed by the WAEMU franc zone; OHADA formalities to anticipate locally.
- Survey data not verified by on-the-spot counsel: banking access and substance are established case by case.
Conditions to meet
Usual capital, no legal source cited: to be checked
Banking access to be assessed at the interview, not surveyed here: no bank is promised on the strength of a survey.
Substance to be assessed depending on the activity; local criteria remain to be checked with on-the-spot counsel.
Our assessment for Ivory Coast; to be checked.
Registered office and office on quotation, after review of the file.
Our offer in Ivory Coast, internal catalogue.
Registration in Ivory Coast: CEPICI (one-stop shop). Source: cepici.gouv.ci (to be checked)
Services and prices
Starting prices excluding tax, government fees included.
See the other 13 services in this jurisdiction
Firm price after the call: several shareholders, indirect ownership or a regulated activity change it.
Ivory Coast: what is specific to it
- Since the 2014 reforms, a SARL is formed without a notary, and the CEPICI single window gathers the incorporation formalities, online. Source: cepici.gouv.ci (to be checked)
- The Investment Code (Ordinance No. 2018-646 of 1 August 2018) varies its benefits by the zone where the project is located. Source: cepici.gouv.ci (to be checked)
- Côte d'Ivoire applies a standard VAT rate of 18%. Source: dgi.gouv.ci (to be checked)
Reviewed on 30 September 2026.
Ivory Coast compared with Gabon and Mauritius
| Ivory Coast | Gabon | Mauritius | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usual company form | Acte uniforme OHADA | Acte uniforme OHADA | GBC · AC |
| Corporate taxation | 25% on profits | 30% (35% oil and mining) | Reduced rate subject to substance conditions · extensive treaty network |
| Share capital | Freely set | XAF 100,000 | Not established |
| Incorporation time | 24 hours (CEPICI one-stop shop) | 48 hours (ANPI one-stop shop) | 1 week |
| Banking access | Demanding | Demanding | Demanding |
| Substance requirement | Necessary, but not sufficient on its own | Necessary, but not sufficient on its own | Real presence required |
| Our services | from 6,090 € | from 13,090 € | from 20,490 € |
To be checked against each profile. The page for Gabon → · The page for Mauritius →
Registered office and premises in Ivory Coast
From 999 €. Registered office service →
How it runs
- Scoping and identity verification
- Name reservation
- Filing and incorporation
- Delivery of the corporate file
- Account opening
For Ivory Coast, the register is kept by CEPICI (one-stop shop) and the usual time is 24 hours (CEPICI one-stop shop).
Steps as recorded on 21 September 2026.
Group: International place of incorporation · Our fees → · What we do for you →
Company formation in Ivory Coast: frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to set up a company in Ivory Coast?
Our services in Ivory Coast start at 6,090 €, excluding tax. Firm quote before signature.
How long does it take to register a company in Ivory Coast?
About 24 hours (CEPICI one-stop shop) once the file is complete.
Where is a company registered in Ivory Coast?
With the CEPICI (one-stop shop) (source: cepici.gouv.ci).
What is the corporate tax rate in Ivory Coast?
25% on profits (data as of 21 September 2026; source: cms.law; to be checked). Not tax advice.
What share capital is usual in Ivory Coast?
Freely set: usual capital, not a legal minimum; to be checked.
Why set up a company in Ivory Coast?
Corporate income tax: 25% (to be checked with the tax authority). Since the 2014 reforms, a SARL is formed without a notary, and the CEPICI single window gathers the incorporation formalities, online. The Investment Code (Ordinance No. 2018-646 of 1 August 2018) varies its benefits by the zone where the project is located. Côte d'Ivoire applies a standard VAT rate of 18%. SARL (OHADA Uniform Act), registered at the CEPICI (one-stop shop).
What are the drawbacks of a company in Ivory Coast?
Exchange framed by the WAEMU franc zone; OHADA formalities to anticipate locally. Survey data not verified by on-the-spot counsel: banking access and substance are established case by case.
Ivory Coast or Gabon or Mauritius: where do our services start?
from 6,090 € in Ivory Coast; from 13,090 € in Gabon; from 20,490 € in Mauritius, excluding tax.
Ivory Coast or Gabon or Mauritius: how does corporate tax compare?
Ivory Coast, 25% on profits; Gabon, 30% (35% oil and mining); Mauritius, Reduced rate subject to substance conditions · extensive treaty network; to be checked.
Ivory Coast or Gabon or Mauritius: which is faster to register?
Ivory Coast in 24 hours (CEPICI one-stop shop); Gabon in 48 hours (ANPI one-stop shop); Mauritius in 1 week, usual times.
Where these figures come from
Recorded on 21 September 2026; to be checked; banking and substance: our assessment. How we source these figures →