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Mauritania Company Formation & Entity Choice

Source-cited draft: company formation & entity choice for Mauritania (tax year 2025) — rates, thresholds and rules with primary-source citations. Unverified; pending local-accountant review.

Applicable period 2025Source-cited draft· Last updated Jun 25, 2026

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Key figures — Mauritania, 2025

Every figure is drawn from this Tax Guide and cited to its source.

Limited liability company

SARL (Société à Responsabilité Limitée) — one or more members, liability limited to capital subscribedCode de Commerce (Commercial Code) — https://chandrawatpartners.com/how-to-incorporate-an-llc-sarl-in-mauritania-key-insights-with-pre-post-compliance-considerations/

Public/joint-stock company

SA (Société Anonyme) — used for larger and regulated venturesCode de Commerce (Commercial Code)

Sole proprietorship

Entreprise Individuelle — unlimited liability of the ownerCode de Commerce (Commercial Code)

SARL minimum share capital

MRU 1,000,000 (approx USD 2,800), fully paid up MRU ((approx — confirm current statutory minimum))Code de Commerce (Commercial Code) — https://chandrawatpartners.com/how-to-incorporate-an-llc-sarl-in-mauritania-key-insights-with-pre-post-compliance-considerations/

SA minimum share capital

Higher than a SARL; commonly cited around MRU 5,000,000 MRU ((approx — confirm statutory minimum))Code de Commerce (Commercial Code)

Step 1 — Name reservation

Reserve the company name and obtain a name reservation certificateGuichet Unique (one-stop shop) procedures — https://www.elidge.com/company-registration-in-mauritania/

Step 2 — Notarise statutes

Notarise the company deed and articles of associationCode de Commerce (Commercial Code) — https://www.elidge.com/company-registration-in-mauritania/

Step 3 — Deposit capital

Open a bank account, deposit the initial capital and obtain proof of depositGuichet Unique (one-stop shop) procedures — https://www.elidge.com/company-registration-in-mauritania/

Step 4 — File at the Guichet Unique

Submit the single registration form and documents at the one-stop shop; obtain tax ID and CNSS registrationGuichet Unique (one-stop shop) procedures — https://www.elidge.com/company-registration-in-mauritania/

Incorporation timeline

Typically 1 to 2 weeks via the Guichet Unique ((approx — varies with bank/notary))Guichet Unique (one-stop shop) procedures — https://www.elidge.com/company-registration-in-mauritania/

Annual compliance — financial statements

File annual financial statements and corporate tax return before 31 March of the following yearCode Général des Impôts (General Tax Code) — https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/mauritania/corporate/tax-administration

Ongoing compliance — VAT and payroll

Monthly VAT returns and monthly payroll/social-security filings where applicableCode Général des Impôts (General Tax Code)

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Company formation and entity types

  • Limited liability company — SARL (Société à Responsabilité Limitée) — one or more members, liability limited to capital subscribed (Code de Commerce (Commercial Code) — https://chandrawatpartners.com/how-to-incorporate-an-llc-sarl-in-mauritania-key-insights-with-pre-post-compliance-considerations/)
  • Public/joint-stock company — SA (Société Anonyme) — used for larger and regulated ventures (Code de Commerce (Commercial Code))
  • Sole proprietorship — Entreprise Individuelle — unlimited liability of the owner (Code de Commerce (Commercial Code))
  • SARL minimum share capital — MRU 1,000,000 (approx USD 2,800), fully paid up MRU ((approx — confirm current statutory minimum)) MRU (Code de Commerce (Commercial Code) — https://chandrawatpartners.com/how-to-incorporate-an-llc-sarl-in-mauritania-key-insights-with-pre-post-compliance-considerations/)
  • SA minimum share capital — Higher than a SARL; commonly cited around MRU 5,000,000 MRU ((approx — confirm statutory minimum)) MRU (Code de Commerce (Commercial Code))
  • Step 1 — Name reservation — Reserve the company name and obtain a name reservation certificate (Guichet Unique (one-stop shop) procedures — https://www.elidge.com/company-registration-in-mauritania/)
  • Step 2 — Notarise statutes — Notarise the company deed and articles of association (Code de Commerce (Commercial Code) — https://www.elidge.com/company-registration-in-mauritania/)
  • Step 3 — Deposit capital — Open a bank account, deposit the initial capital and obtain proof of deposit (Guichet Unique (one-stop shop) procedures — https://www.elidge.com/company-registration-in-mauritania/)
  • Step 4 — File at the Guichet Unique — Submit the single registration form and documents at the one-stop shop; obtain tax ID and CNSS registration (Guichet Unique (one-stop shop) procedures — https://www.elidge.com/company-registration-in-mauritania/)
  • Incorporation timeline — Typically 1 to 2 weeks via the Guichet Unique ((approx — varies with bank/notary)) (Guichet Unique (one-stop shop) procedures — https://www.elidge.com/company-registration-in-mauritania/)
  • Annual compliance — financial statements — File annual financial statements and corporate tax return before 31 March of the following year (Code Général des Impôts (General Tax Code) — https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/mauritania/corporate/tax-administration)
  • Ongoing compliance — VAT and payroll — Monthly VAT returns and monthly payroll/social-security filings where applicable (Code Général des Impôts (General Tax Code))

The most common vehicle for investors is the SARL (Société à Responsabilité Limitée), broadly an LLC; larger ventures use the SA (Société Anonyme). Incorporation is centralised through the one-stop shop (Guichet Unique) at the Ministry of Economy and Finance.

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