Côte d’Ivoire · Abidjan Chinese-language coordination · Local assistance
02 / Business permits

How do you apply for a business permit?
Start by identifying the permit type.

Our team has assisted with gold-mining permit matters on several occasions. For restaurants, accommodation and medical facilities, we can also check the relevant process, documents and authorities by sector.

We confirm the applicable process and scope before quoting.

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Key permit areas

Which permit do you need?

These common business scenarios help identify the right route; different sectors do not share one set of application conditions.

+ Medical facilities

Private medical facility opening permits

Confirm the facility type, medical lead, premises and professional staff conditions before checking DEPPS establishment and opening application documents.

Health authority application documents ↗
Other sectors: ask us first

For import/export procedures and other permits, describe the activity and location first. We check the process, applicant and assistance we can undertake.

Describe your industry ↗
Who this is for

Business owners who have chosen a sector and are preparing to open

Especially relevant to owners with an existing or planned company. Mining, restaurants, accommodation and healthcare involve different authorities and documents. Start with the activity, applicant, project location and existing files.

Tell us about your situation ↗
Assistance steps

How we move things forward.

01

Identify the permit route

Distinguish gold exploration, mining and other sector permits; check the authority, applicant eligibility and project location.

02

Organize application documents

Check the company, premises, technical and environmental requirements for the category and list missing documents.

03

Coordinate submission and follow-up

Within the agreed mandate, assist with communication, submission and supplementary documents, recording progress and results.

Service boundaries

What we can help with,
made clear beforehand.

We assist with Checking permit categories and official lists, French-language coordination, document preparation and agreed submission follow-up.
Requires separate confirmation Mining technical and environmental assessments, inspections, health/fire certificates and legal services.
The authority decides Acceptance, approval and actual processing time. Company registration does not confer an operating permit.

Requirements follow the current list from the relevant authority. Official links are provided for each permit category above.

Frequently asked questions

Confirm before starting.

Can I start trading after registering a company?

It depends on the sector. Activities such as restaurants have separate operating-permit requirements; first check the business type and authority.

Is a “gold permit” just one document?

No. Gold exploration and extraction involve different rights and application conditions. Provide the project stage, applicant and existing documents so we can identify the route.

Can you guarantee a permit?

No. We assist with checking, preparation and communication; the authority decides approval.

Start with your specific situation

Explain the task clearly,
then decide whether to appoint us.

For the first conversation, just provide contact details and a short description.

Request an initial conversation ↗

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