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Company Domiciliation & Commercial Leases in Abidjan 🇨🇮 — OHADA Rules

How to register a business address and sign a commercial lease (bail à usage professionnel) in Abidjan: legal protections, key lease clauses, and coworking domiciliation.

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Company Domiciliation & Commercial Leases in Abidjan 🇨🇮 — OHADA Rules

Business Domiciliation & Commercial Leases in Abidjan

Under the OHADA Uniform Act on General Commercial Law, every commercial company operating in Abidjan must establish a verified physical or domiciled headquarters.

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1. Options for Business Domiciliation

  1. Dedicated Commercial Premises: Renting an office or store in Le Plateau, Cocody, or Zone 4 under a commercial lease.
  2. Business Domiciliation Service: Contracting with a certified business center (e.g. Regus, JoliSpace) for mail handling and administrative registration.

2. Key Commercial Lease Protections Under OHADA

  • Right to Renewal: Tenants acquiring 2 years of continuous occupation gain a statutory right to lease renewal.
  • Security Deposit: Capped by local practices and lease terms, usually 2 to 3 months.

Questions Fréquentes

Can a foreign company use a coworking address for incorporation at CEPICI?

Yes, approved business centers and coworking spaces in Le Plateau and Cocody provide legal domiciliation certificates recognized by CEPICI and DGI.