Retail · Trade · Local business

Côte d’Ivoire Company registration,
understand the documents and fees first.

Planning retail or trade in Côte d’Ivoire? Check the activity, shareholders and address, then discuss the registration route, documents and quote through Chinese coordination. A local contact follows up once the scope is agreed.

Describe your business plan and request advice See the fee breakdown

Decide whether to appoint us after confirming the document list and itemised quote.

Not sure your documents are ready? Start with the checklist

Abidjan roads and city buildings — Abidjan city view

Common situations

What kind of business are you planning?

01 / Retail shop

Preparing to run a shop

Confirm the operator’s identity, premises and activity, then check the registration form. Restaurant and other sector permits are separate.

First check: registration form and business address

02 / Trade

Importing from China and selling locally

Clarify shareholders, activity and address. After incorporation, check import and product requirements separately.

First check: registration and import-procedure scope

How we assist

A clear deliverable at each step.

Confirm the formation route

Check the activity, shareholders, address and your location, and list open questions.

Deliverable: agreed scope and document list

Prepare and submit

Coordinate documents, translation and specialist tasks, then follow submission and additional-document requests.

Deliverable: submission and progress record

Check and hand over

Check the registration documents obtained and explain tax or operational matters that still need separate handling.

Deliverable: documents and follow-up list

Service scope

After completion,
what will you receive?

Documents depend on the registration form and actual acceptance outcome. List each deliverable in the agreement.

We assist with Chinese communication, document checks, process coordination, progress tracking and document handover.

May include RCCM commercial registration, IDU enterprise identifier and DFE tax-existence declaration, as applicable.

Confirm separately Lawyers, accounting, notarisation, sector permits, import procedures and personal residence applications.

Requirements reference: CEPICI business formation desk 、 Côte d’Ivoire public service portal . Actual requirements follow the authority’s current publications.

Fees and appointment

An itemised fee explanation,
before you appoint us.

After understanding your plan and documents, we list the work, amounts and payment milestones.

Assistance fee For agreed document checks, coordination, follow-up and handover.

Official and document charges List the item, recipient and applicable basis.

Professional service fees Confirm scope before appointing a lawyer, accountant, notary or translator.

A quote follows confirmation of the registration form, documents and actual work scope.

What to tell us during consultation

Frequently asked questions

Before you start,
clarify these points.

Can I start operating immediately after incorporation?

Not necessarily. Restaurants, accommodation and mining may need separate operating or mining permits; import/export may require additional procedures. Business permit application assistance 。

Does company registration include residence applications?

No. Business registration and personal residence are separate processes. If both are needed, documents, scope and fees are agreed separately.

Before your consultation

Tell us what business
you plan to run.

Describe the activity and your current situation so we can identify where to start.

Useful information to prepare

Industry, product or shop plans
Number of shareholders and your location
Whether you already have a local business address

Describe your situation and request a consultation