Source-cited draft: company formation & entity choice for Benin (tax year 2025) — rates, thresholds and rules with primary-source citations. Unverified; pending local-accountant review.
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Common entity types
SARL (private limited), SA (public limited), SAS (simplified), SUARL (single-member SARL), succursale (branch), entreprise individuelle / entreprenant (sole trader)Acte Uniforme OHADA relatif au droit des sociétés commerciales — https://chandrawatpartners.com/incorporation-of-limited-liability-company-llc-in-benin/
SARL minimum share capital
No statutory minimum — freely set in the articles (the former XOF 1,000,000 minimum was abolished)Acte Uniforme OHADA relatif au droit des sociétés commerciales — https://chandrawatpartners.com/incorporation-of-limited-liability-company-llc-in-benin/
SA minimum share capital
XOF 10,000,000 (approx — confirm)Acte Uniforme OHADA relatif au droit des sociétés commerciales
Registration body
APIEx (Agence de Promotion des Investissements et des Exportations) — guichet unique / one-stop shopAPIEx guichet unique de formalisation des entreprises — https://tradecouncil.org/country-guides/doing-business-with-benin/
Core incorporation steps
1) Draft articles of association; 2) deposit capital and obtain bank certificate (if capital contributed in cash); 3) register at the APIEx one-stop shop (RCCM registration); 4) obtain tax ID (IFU/NIF)APIEx guichet unique; Acte Uniforme OHADA — https://chandrawatpartners.com/incorporation-of-limited-liability-company-llc-in-benin/
Incorporation timeline
As fast as 8 business hours to a few days via the APIEx one-stop shopAPIEx guichet unique — https://tradecouncil.org/country-guides/doing-business-with-benin/
Registration cost
Approximately USD 100 (registration fee) plus notary/professional fees; reduced fees for SARL (approx — confirm current fee schedule)APIEx guichet unique — barème des frais — https://chandrawatpartners.com/incorporation-of-limited-liability-company-llc-in-benin/
Tax identification number
Companies must obtain an IFU (Identifiant Fiscal Unique) / NIF from the DGICode Général des Impôts (Bénin) — IFU — https://taxdo.com/resources/global-tax-id-validation-guide/benin
Accounting framework
SYSCOHADA (OHADA accounting system) financial statements requiredActe Uniforme OHADA relatif au droit comptable (SYSCOHADA)
Core annual compliance
File annual financial statements (états financiers) with the RCCM/DGI, file the IS return by ~30 April, hold an annual general meeting, and maintain VAT and payroll filings (approx — confirm deadlines)Acte Uniforme OHADA; Code Général des Impôts (Bénin)
Statutory auditor (commissaire aux comptes)
Required for SA, and for SARL exceeding OHADA size thresholds (balance sheet, turnover, headcount) (approx — confirm thresholds)Acte Uniforme OHADA relatif au droit des sociétés commerciales
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Company law in Benin follows the OHADA Uniform Act on Commercial Companies (Acte Uniforme OHADA relatif au droit des sociétés commerciales). The most common forms are the SARL and SA. Registration runs through the APIEx one-stop shop (guichet unique).
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