Choosing Your Business Legal Structure in Ivory Coast
Under the OHADA Uniform Act on Commercial Companies, investors in Abidjan can select from several legal forms adapted to their capital and governance strategy.
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1. Comparative Table of OHADA Corporate Forms
| Legal Form | Min. Shareholders | Min. Capital | Liability | Governance | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | SARL / SUARL | 1 or more | Freely set (min. 100k XOF) | Limited to contributions | Manager (Gérant) | | SAS / SASU | 1 or more | Freely set | Limited to contributions | President / Board | | SA | 1 or more | 10,000,000 XOF | Limited to contributions | Board of Directors / CEO | | Entreprise Individuelle | 1 individual | No minimum | Unlimited personal liability | Sole Operator |
2. Recommendation for Expats & Diaspora
For most SME projects and consulting firms in Abidjan, setting up a SARL or SAS at the CEPICI One-Stop Desk provides optimal legal protection and tax transparency.