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Company Formation at CEPICI Abidjan 🇨🇮 — LLC (SARL), Tax ID (IDU) & One-Stop Shop

Step-by-step guide to incorporating your business (LLC, Corp) at CEPICI One-Stop Shop in Abidjan: required documents, official fees (15,000 XOF), 24h-48h timeline, and Tax ID (IDU).

⏱️ Délais d'instruction : 24h to 48h working days

Company Formation via CEPICI — Abidjan

The Investment Promotion Center in Ivory Coast (CEPICI) is the official government agency centralizing all business incorporation procedures in Abidjan through its One-Stop Desk.

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1. Why Incorporate Through CEPICI?

The One-Stop Desk brings together the Commercial Court Clerk, Tax Authority (DGI), Social Security (CNPS), and Foreign Trade Agency into a single streamlined location.

  • Official Processing Time: 24 to 48 hours after submitting a complete application.
  • Unique Identification Number (IDU): Automatically generated for all tax and social security compliance.

2. Required Documents

For an LLC (SARL) or Corporation (SAS):

  1. Copy of valid ID (National ID Card or Passport) for all managers and shareholders.
  2. Police record extract for managers issued within the last 3 months (or sworn affidavit).
  3. Articles of Association (drafted privately or certified by a notary).
  4. Commercial Lease Agreement or proof of company domiciliation in Abidjan.
  5. Certified Location Map of office premises.

3. Official Costs & Procedures

  • Commercial Register Deposit Fee (RCCM): 15,000 XOF.
  • Legal Gazette Publication: Free of charge via the One-Stop Desk.
  • Tax ID (IDU): Assigned at no extra cost.

4. CEPICI Plateau Address & Contact

  • Address: Abidjan Plateau, Immeuble Djékanou, Boulevard de la République / Avenue Joseph Anoma.
  • Phone: (+225) 27 20 31 14 00
  • Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Questions Fréquentes

Where is the CEPICI One-Stop Shop located in Abidjan?

The CEPICI One-Stop Shop is located in Le Plateau, Avenue Joseph Anoma, Immeuble Djékanou, Abidjan.

What is the minimum share capital for an LLC (SARL) in Ivory Coast?

Under OHADA revised regulations in Ivory Coast, minimum share capital is freely set by shareholders in the articles of association (typically 100,000 XOF).