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What is the company registry in Benin?
Agence de Promotion des Investissements et des Exportation
Ministry of Industry, Trade, Small and Medium Enterprises – Business Registry (GUFE)
Immeuble APIEX/ANAEP, Lot 368 Face Hall des Arts, 01 BP 5160 Cotonou BENIN
About Benin
The Benin Companies Registry is located in Cotonou and was founded in 2010.
Benin is a country in West Africa. It was formerly known as Dahomey. The main language of Benin is French which is spoken by 98.8% of the population with other languages such as Beninese and English spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the West African CFA franc (XOF). The population of Benin is over 13.75 million.
Benin Economy
The Real GDP in Benin is in the region of $52.51 billion with a GDP per capita of $3,700. Benin economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Benin are cotton, gold, coconuts/Brazil nuts/cashews, soybeans, oil seeds.
Main Trading Partners of Benin
The leading export and import partners for Benin are:
Exports: India 27%, Bangladesh 24%, UAE 23%, China 4%, Egypt 2%
Imports: China 24%, India 14%, US 6%, UAE 6%, France 5%
Benin Certificate of Incorporation
The Benin Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Benin Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Benin company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Benin register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Benin customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
What information is free to view at Benin Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in Benin the following information can be viewed free of charge:
Benin Company Name
Benin Promoter
Benin Legal form
Benin Address
Do you need to register / sign up at the Benin Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Benin register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Benin
Not Publicly Available in Benin.
Types of Companies in Benin
Businesses in Benin can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Benin SARL Pluripersonnelle
Benin SARL Unipersonnelle
Can you order a Benin Apostille Certificate?
No, Benin has not agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents.
Even though Benin has not agreed to this Benin company registry search documents will often still require an Apostille certificate but will then also require further legalisation or attestation via their embassy.
What is the language(s) of the Benin Company Registry?
The Benin Company Register is in French Only.
Benin Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Benin has 11 embassies abroad, as well as 52 consulates and one other representation.
Cotonou, the commercial capital of Benin, hosts 30 embassies, and in addition there are a total of 41 consulates and another two representations located in Benin.
Benin Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Benin. Our local partner is based in Cotonou which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Benin including Portp-Novo, Abomey and Parakou. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Benin Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Benin from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
Benin Moody's rating: B2(first obtained in 2019)
Benin Standard & Poors rating: B+ (first obtained in 2018)
Benin Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Benin Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Benin.
Benin Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Benin. Our specialist Benin skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Benin Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Benin Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Benin. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Benin Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Benin?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Benin?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Benin?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.