Central African Republic

Starting a Business in

Central African Republic

Below is a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in Central African Republic. It examines the procedures, time and cost involved in launching a commercial or industrial firm with up to 50 employees and start-up capital of 10 times the economy's per-capita gross national income.

This information was collected as part of the Doing Business project, which measures and compares regulations relevant to the life cycle of a small- to medium-sized domestic business in 185 economies. The most recent round of data collection was completed in June 2012.

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  • Standardized Company

  • Legal Form: Limited Liability Company
  • Paid in Minimum Capital Requirement: XAF 1,000,000
  • City: Bangui

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No. Procedure Time to Complete Associated Costs
1 Deposit the legally required initial capital in a bank and obtain deposit evidence

The deposit evidence has to be signed by 2 directors at the bank. It is also possible to deposit the minimum capital at the notary, it will take 1 week for the notary to deposit the capital at the bank and get the deposit evidence.
1 day XAF 23,600
2 Procurement of the Residence Certificate


1 day XAF1,000
3 All acquired documents are filed at the public notary’s office for notarization

The company contract, the criminal record certificate or the sworn declaration, and the director’s residence certificate are filed for notarization.
3 days 0.5-5% of the company initial capital
4 Register company at Guichet Unique de formalité des Entreprises (GUFE)

The Guichet Unique de formalité des Entreprises (GUFE) has representatives from the different services, allowing for:

• Registration at the Commercial Registry (Tribunal),
• Obtaining the Tax Identification Number (NIF)
• Enrolling employees for social security at the Regional Labor Ministry

The sworn declaration (declaration sur l'honneur) is completed at the GUFE. Entrepreneurs will need to send a copy of their criminal record within 75 days. The record is issued directly by the National Court.

7 days XAF 70,000 (frais d'enregistrement) + stamp fees ( 24 pages)+ XAF 30,000 (registration fee)
5 Advertise the company formation in a national news daily


1 day XAF 70,000
6 Register with the Chamber of Commerce


1 day XAF 50,000
7 Notify authorities of hiring of employees

Following registration, the company must file a declaration at the Regional Directorate of Employment.
1 day no charge
8 Obtain business license (agrement)


7 days XAF 10,200
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