Mali: 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 Mali — 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: 30% (to be checked with the tax authority).
- The Investment Code (Law No. 2012-016 of 27 February 2012) grants tax and customs benefits to approved projects.
- SARL (OHADA Uniform Act), registered at the API-Mali (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 Mali; to be checked.
Registered office and office on quotation, after review of the file.
Our offer in Mali, internal catalogue.
Registration in Mali: API-Mali (one-stop shop). Source: africarrieres.com (to be checked)
Services and prices
Starting prices excluding tax, government fees included.
See the other 12 services in this jurisdiction
Firm price after the call: several shareholders, indirect ownership or a regulated activity change it.
Mali: what is specific to it
- The Investment Code (Law No. 2012-016 of 27 February 2012) grants tax and customs benefits to approved projects. Source: faolex.fao.org (to be checked)
Reviewed on 30 September 2026.
Mali compared with Nigeria and Mauritius
| Mali | Nigeria | Mauritius | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usual company form | Acte uniforme OHADA | Ltd | GBC · AC |
| Corporate taxation | 30% on profits | 30% (separate regime for small companies) | Reduced rate subject to substance conditions · extensive treaty network |
| Share capital | XOF 1,000,000 (shares of XOF 5,000) | NGN 100,000 issued share capital (CAMA 2020, s. 27) | Not established |
| Incorporation time | 72 hours (API-Mali one-stop shop) | 24–48 hours (CAC, online) | 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 10,190 € | from 8,990 € | from 20,490 € |
To be checked against each profile. The page for Nigeria → · The page for Mauritius →
Registered office and premises in Mali
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 Mali, the register is kept by API-Mali (one-stop shop) and the usual time is 72 hours (API-Mali 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 Mali: frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to set up a company in Mali?
Our services in Mali start at 10,190 €, excluding tax. Firm quote before signature.
How long does it take to register a company in Mali?
About 72 hours (API-Mali one-stop shop) once the file is complete.
Where is a company registered in Mali?
With the API-Mali (one-stop shop) (source: africarrieres.com).
What is the corporate tax rate in Mali?
30% on profits (data as of 21 September 2026; source: africarrieres.com; to be checked). Not tax advice.
What share capital is usual in Mali?
XOF 1,000,000 (shares of XOF 5,000): usual capital, not a legal minimum; to be checked.
Why set up a company in Mali?
Corporate income tax: 30% (to be checked with the tax authority). The Investment Code (Law No. 2012-016 of 27 February 2012) grants tax and customs benefits to approved projects. SARL (OHADA Uniform Act), registered at the API-Mali (one-stop shop).
What are the drawbacks of a company in Mali?
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.
Mali or Nigeria or Mauritius: where do our services start?
from 10,190 € in Mali; from 8,990 € in Nigeria; from 20,490 € in Mauritius, excluding tax.
Mali or Nigeria or Mauritius: how does corporate tax compare?
Mali, 30% on profits; Nigeria, 30% (separate regime for small companies); Mauritius, Reduced rate subject to substance conditions · extensive treaty network; to be checked.
Mali or Nigeria or Mauritius: which is faster to register?
Mali in 72 hours (API-Mali one-stop shop); Nigeria in 24–48 hours (CAC, online); 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 →