Dealing with Construction Permits in
Congo, Dem. Rep.
Listed below is detailed summary of the procedures, time and costs to build a warehouse —including obtaining necessary licenses and permits, completing required notifications and inspections and obtaining utility connections.
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Building a warehouse
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Estimated Warehouse Value:
CDF 492,684,478
- City: Kinshasa
| No. |
Procedure |
Time to Complete |
Associated Costs |
| 1 |
Obtain cadastral extract
BuildCo needs to obtain the survey map abstract which accompanies the plot occupancy deed.
Agency: Urban Survey Department and Cadastre (Divisions urbaines des titres immobiliers et du Cadastre)
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15 days
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USD 5
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| 2 |
Obtain building permit
The building permit authorizes the company to erect a structure in durable or semidurable material, according to the zoning laws, irrespective of the intended use. The building permit is valid for 3 years and is renewable. For major investment projects like commercial complexes and business premises, the Minister of Urban Planning and Housing (Ministère National de l'Urbanisme et Habitat) issues the building permit on behalf of the state. The documents required for a construction permits are as follows:
Leasing contract
Cadastral extract
Request for construction permit
Plan de situation échelle 1/2000
Plan de masse échelle 1/500
Plan de situation et d’implantation (rues, voisins, hauteur construction)
Plan exécution échelle 1/50
Cost estimate
The cost is 0.4% of the warehouse value.
Agency: Ministry of Urban Planning and Housing (Ministère National de l'Urbanisme et Habitat)
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60 days
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USD 2,600
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| 3 |
Request a New property Title at the Property Registry
The Conservateur will first issue a « Note de Frais » to the attention of BuildCo. (1 day) This note de frais must be delivered to the DGERAD agent located in the Property Registry (1 day). A “Note de Perception” is issued and must be paid at the Commercial Bank (1 day). Once payment is made at the bank, proof of receipt is delivered to the accounting department and copy to the Conservateur.
Agency: Conservateur des Titres foncier et Immobiliers
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7 days
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USD 21
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| 4 |
Visit of the property and obtain PV de mise en valeur
An agent will visit the property to check the Mise en valeur, and established a new cadastral map in the name of BuildCo, to reflect the construction
Agency: Cadastre
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15 days
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no charge
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| 5 |
Obtain the New Property Title
The PV de mise en valeur, the new cadastral map are given to the Conservateur, who will then issue the Property title. This cadastral extracts with all the other documentation are signed by the Director of the Cadastre Division.
Agency: Conservateur des Titres foncier et Immobiliers
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7 days
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no charge
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| * 6 |
Apply to the water corporation for connection to the water mains
The time required to connect to the water main depends on how far the building or land is situated from the water source. The time varies between a day and a week. The minimum fee is USD 100.
Agency: Water Corporation
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1 day
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USD 100
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| * 7 |
Water corporation inspects the site and prepares an estimate
Agency: Water Corporation
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1 day
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no charge
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| * 8 |
Receive connection to water mains
Agency: Water Corporation
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14 days
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no charge
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| * 9 |
Apply for telephone connection
The fee shown is for the application.
Agency: Office Congolais des Postes et des Télécommunications (OCPT)
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1 day
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CDF 1,120
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| * 10 |
Phone company inspects the site and prepares and estimate
Agency: Office Congolais des Postes et des Télécommunications (OCPT)
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1 day
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no charge
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| * 11 |
Obtain telephone connection
Agency: Office Congolais des Postes et des Télécommunications (OCPT)
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14 days
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USD 280
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* Takes place simultaneously with another procedure.