Source-cited draft: company formation & entity choice for Central African Republic (tax year 2025) — rates, thresholds and rules with primary-source citations. Unverified; pending local-accountant review.
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Common entity — limited liability company
Société à Responsabilité Limitée (SARL)OHADA Uniform Act on Commercial Companies and Economic Interest Groups
Common entity — public limited company
Société Anonyme (SA)OHADA Uniform Act on Commercial Companies and Economic Interest Groups
Minimum share capital — SARL
XAF 1,000,000 (fully paid up at incorporation) XAF ((approx — confirm))OHADA Uniform Act on Commercial Companies and Economic Interest Groups — https://www.expanship.com/cf/blog/incorporation-requirements-in-central-african-republic
Minimum share capital — SA
XAF 10,000,000 (at least 25% / XAF 2,500,000 paid up at incorporation) XAF ((approx — confirm))OHADA Uniform Act on Commercial Companies and Economic Interest Groups — https://www.expanship.com/cf/blog/incorporation-requirements-in-central-african-republic
Company registry
Registre du Commerce et du Crédit Mobilier (RCCM), via the Greffe du Tribunal de CommerceOHADA Uniform Act on Commercial Companies and Economic Interest Groups — https://www.expanship.com/cf/blog/incorporation-requirements-in-central-african-republic
Tax identification number
NIF (Numéro d'Identification Fiscale), issued by the DGID ((approx — confirm))Code Général des Impôts (CAR) — https://maxishr.com/en/central-african-republic/company-registration
Core incorporation steps
Notarised statutes, capital deposit in a local bank, registration with RCCM, NIF/tax registration, CNSS employer registration ((approx — confirm))OHADA Uniform Act on Commercial Companies and Economic Interest Groups; Code Général des Impôts (CAR)
Typical incorporation timeline
Several weeks (no single-window statutory deadline confirmed) ((approx — confirm))OHADA Uniform Act on Commercial Companies and Economic Interest Groups
Core annual compliance
Annual financial statements per OHADA SYSCOHADA accounting; annual IS return by 30 April; monthly VAT and payroll declarations; CNSS contributions ((approx — confirm))OHADA SYSCOHADA Accounting Act; Code Général des Impôts (CAR)
Accounting framework
OHADA SYSCOHADA revised accounting systemOHADA Uniform Act on Accounting Law (SYSCOHADA)
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Companies in the Central African Republic are formed under OHADA company law and registered with the Registre du Commerce et du Crédit Mobilier (RCCM). The SARL and SA are the most common forms. Capital figures and process details below are a source-cited draft to confirm against the OHADA Uniform Act and local practice.
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