Business entities in Niger in 2023

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  • Healy Consultants Group will assist our Clients to incorporate the optimal corporate structure in Niger;
  • The most common structure is the setting up of a Niger LLC;
  • Foreign entrepreneurs may also opt to set up a public limited company, a branch or representative office.

The Niger limited liability company (Société à Responsabilité Limitée (SARL)

llc setup regulations in Niger

  • The Niger limited liability company (LLC) must appoint at least one director and one shareholder, who can be of any nationality;
  • The minimum paid-up share capital to complete incorporation is US$170 (XOF100,000);
  • The Niger LLC must maintain its books of accounts in French at its registered office in Niger, according to OHADA laws;
  • A foreign manager of the LLC must obtain a local work permit.

The Niger public limited company (Société anonyme (SA)

  • This entity requires a minimum capital of US$20,000, which must be paid up in full prior to incorporation;
  • At least one shareholder and three directors must be appointed, of any nationality;
  • The Niger PLC books of accounts must be maintained in French at its registered office in Niger;
  • The accounts must be maintained according to the OHADA system of accounting;
  • It must also appoint an auditor who will audit its financial statements before their submission to the local tax authority.

The Niger branch (Succursale)

  • Foreign companies looking to undertake time projects in Niger can establish a branch office;
  • The scope of operations for this entity are defined by the parent company;
  • The branch office must have a registered office in Niger;
  • A resident agent must be appointed to receive summons, notices etc. on behalf of the company.

Table of comparison between Niger entities

LLCPLCBranch
Also known as:SARLSASuccursale
How long to set the company up?3 weeks4 weeks5 weeks
How long to open company bank account?4 weeks5 weeks6 weeks
Legal liability?LimitedLimitedUnlimited
Wholly foreign owned?YesYesYes
Minimum paid - up share capital?US$2,000US$20,000N/A
File annual tax return?YesYesYes
Tax registration certificate required?YesYesYes
Recommended corporate bank account?BOAEcobankBanque Atlantique Niger
Does our Client need to travel?NoNoNo
Resident director required?NoNoNo
Resident shareholder required?NoNoNo
Minimum directors required?131
Minimum shareholders?111
Tax identification code needed?YesYesYes
Niger resident corporate agent required?YesYesYes
Corporate shareholders allowed?YesYesYes
Corporate director(s) allowed?YesYesYes
Statutory audit required?YesYesYes
Niger corporate tax rate?30%30%30%
Annual financial statements required?YesYesYes
Regulated by?Ministry of JusticeMinistry of JusticeMinistry of Justice
Allowed to issue sales invoices?YesYesYes
Allowed to sign contracts?YesYesYes
Allowed to import and export goods?YesYesYes
Can rent an office space in Niger?YesYesYes
Can buy Niger property?YesYesYes
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Contact us

For additional information on our business setup services in niger, please contact our in-house country expert, Mr. Kunal Fabiani, directly:
client relationship officer - Kunal
Chamber of Commerce and Industry BCEAO - central bank of west african states Niger State One Stop Investment Centre Ministry of Justice