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Deleky's — Business Solutions
Set up your company
simply and quickly
We support you from start to finish to set up your company, secure your formalities and start trading without errors — SARL, SAS, SA, GIE or Sole Proprietorship.
Full support
Immediate support
Free first conversation
Our 5-step process
1
Consultation & Advice
Analysis of your project and recommendation
Free2
Preparing the Documents
Preparation of all your documents
2 to 3 days3
Filing & Follow-up
Filing and follow-up of your file
1 to 3 days4
Official Registration
Your company is registered
3 to 7 days5
Tax Activation
NCC, DICS, CNPS — company up and running
2 to 5 days500+
Companies supported
6
Legal forms we master
100%
Formalities handled
Who is it for?
Are you in one of these situations?
Entrepreneur
You have an idea and want to make it happen quickly and legally.
SMEs & Partners
You are teaming up with partners and want a solid, suitable legal structure.
Investor
You want to invest in Côte d'Ivoire and need a local structure.
Self-employed
You work alone and want to secure your activity and optimise your tax.
Legal Forms
We choose the Structure Made for You
Not sure which legal form to choose? Our experts guide you based on your activity, goals and budget — without legal jargon.
Most popular
Private Limited Company
The best fit for Ivorian SMEs. Flexibility, protection for partners and controlled taxation.
Liability limited to contributions — personal assets protected
Manager(s) appointed in the articles — simple governance
Share transfers subject to partners' approval
Ideal for SMEs, shops, practices and startups
Public Limited Company
For large structures, access to financial markets and companies with strong growth potential.
Capital divided into freely transferable shares
Board of directors and general meetings mandatory
Easier access to bank financing and fundraising
Mandatory for certain regulated sectors (banking, insurance)
Simplified Joint-Stock Company
Maximum flexibility in governance. Ideal for startups and joint ventures.
Great freedom in the articles — tailor-made governance
Shares freely transferable between partners
No legal minimum capital required
Favoured by startups and joint ventures
Economic Interest Grouping
Collaboration between companies without creating a new competing entity.
Pooling resources between members
No profit-making purpose of its own — profits go to members
Joint liability of members
Ideal for cooperatives and professional groupings
EI
Sole Proprietorship
The simplest form for starting out alone. No minimum capital and no partner needed.
Quick and inexpensive to set up
No separation of personal and business assets (risk)
Simplified tax regime — direct personal income tax
Suited to small shops and craftspeople
All partners have trader status
Joint and unlimited liability of partners
Unanimity required for major decisions
Suited to liberal professions and practices
Need personalised advice?
Choosing the structure is the most important decision when setting up. Our experts analyse your project in 30 minutes and recommend the best solution — first consultation free, no commitment, no jargon.
Request free advice Process
Your Company Set Up in 4 Simple Steps
A structured process, handled from start to finish by our experts. You focus on your business, we handle the formalities.
1
Consultation & Advice
Analysis of your project and recommendation of the most suitable legal form.
1 day2
Drafting the Articles
Tailor-made articles drafted by our lawyers for your activity and governance.
2 to 3 days3
Capital Deposit
Opening the bank account and depositing the share capital with the bank.
1 to 3 days4
RCCM registration
Registration with the Abidjan Trade and Personal Property Credit Register.
3 to 7 days5
Tax Activation
Obtaining the NCC (taxpayer number), DICS and CNPS registration if you have employees.
2 to 5 days Estimated total time: 7 to 20 working days depending on the legal form and how quickly the authorities respond
Comparison
Compare at a glance — Which Structure Suits You?
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
For a simple SARL, allow 7 to 15 working days with professional support. Without support, it can stretch to 30–45 days because of back-and-forth with the authorities. Deleky's handles the whole process for you.
Since the OHADA reform, there is no longer a mandatory legal minimum capital for a SARL. In practice, we recommend capital consistent with your activity — capital that is too low can undermine the company's credibility with banks and suppliers.
The choice depends on several criteria: number of partners, risk level of the activity, need for outside financing, desired governance and target tax regime. Our first advisory meeting (free) defines the best structure for your project.
Yes. Foreigners can set up a company in Côte d'Ivoire in the same forms as nationals. Some regulated activities require specific approvals. We regularly support international project owners with their formalities.
For a SARL: identity documents of the partners and managers, proof of address, capital deposit certificate, draft articles. Depending on the activity, sector licences or permits may also be required. Deleky's gives you a complete list from the first conversation.
Yes. After setup, we help with tax activation (NCC, DICS, VAT), CNPS registration, opening the books and setting up the SYSCOHADA chart of accounts. We also offer monthly support packages.
By Business Sector
Your Sector, Our Expertise
Each sector has its own tax and administrative specifics. Click on your field of activity.
VTC Companies Non-profits & NGOs Medical Offices & Healthcare Pharmacies Gas Stations Startups & Growing Companies Transport & Logistics Construction & Civil Engineering Travel Agencies Retail Businesses Advertising & Marketing Bakeries & Pastry Shops Educational Institutions Real Estate Management R&D Establishments
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