Fill in the form to receive a quote
Search a country below for company documents:
What is the company registry in Burkina Faso?
La maison de l'entreprise du Burkina Faso - House of Enterprises (Maison de l'Entreprise) – Company search. CEFORE
132, Avenue de Lyon 11 BP 379 OUAGADOUGOU 11, BURKINA FASO
About Burkina Faso
The Burkina Faso Companies Registry is located in Ouagadougou.
Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa bordered by Mali to the northwest Niger to the northeast Benin to the southeast Togo and Ghana to the south and Ivory Coast to the southwest. The main language of Burkina Faso is Mooré which is spoken by 42% of the population with other languages such as Fula and Gourmanche spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the West African CFA franc (XOF). The population of Burkina Faso is over 22.48 million.
Burkina Faso Economy
The Real GDP in Burkina Faso is in the region of $57.152 billion with a GDP per capita of $2,500. Burkina Faso economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Burkina Faso are gold, cotton, oil seeds, coconuts/brazil nuts/cashews, cement.
Main Trading Partners of Burkina Faso
The leading export and import partners for Burkina Faso are:
Exports: Switzerland 72%, UAE 10%, India 3%, Mali 3%, Cote d'Ivoire 2%
Imports: Cote d'Ivoire 14%, China 13%, Ghana 9%, Russia 9%, France 7%
Burkina Faso Certificate of Incorporation
The Burkina Faso 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.
Burkina Faso Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Burkina Faso 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 Burkina Faso register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Burkina Faso customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
What information is free to view at Burkina Faso Company Registry?
None but a Burkina Faso company extract/profile will include where available:
Burkina Faso Company Name
Burkina Faso Representative of the company
Burkina Faso President and proprietors
Burkina Faso Registered Address
Burkina Faso Current status (active/inactive)
Burkina Faso Activity / Type of business
Do you need to register / sign up at the Burkina Faso Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Burkina Faso register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Burkina Faso
Not Publicly Available in Burkina Faso
Types of Companies in Burkina Faso
Businesses in Burkina Faso can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Société à responsabilité limitée – Burkina Faso Limited liability corporation
Société anonyme – Burkina Faso Public limited corporation
Société à nom collectif – Burkina Faso Business partnership
Can you order a Burkina Faso Apostille Certificate?
No, Burkina Faso has not agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents.
Even though Burkina Faso has not agreed to this Burkina Faso 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 Burkina Faso Company Registry?
The Burkina Faso Company Register is in French language only.
Burkina Faso Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Burkina Faso has 36 embassies abroad, as well as 57 consulates and three other representations.
Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, hosts 35 embassies, and in addition there are a total of 15 consulates and another three representations located in Burkina Faso.
Burkina Faso Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Burkina Faso. Our local partner is based in Ouagadougou which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Burkina Faso including Banfora, Koudougou and Bobo-Dioulasso. 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.
Burkina Faso Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Burkina Faso 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.
Burkina Faso Standard & Poors rating: B (first obtained in 2017)
Burkina Faso Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Burkina Faso 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 Burkina Faso.
Burkina Faso Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Burkina Faso. Our specialist Burkina Faso skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Burkina Faso Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Burkina Faso Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Burkina Faso. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Burkina Faso Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Burkina Faso?
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 Burkina Faso?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Burkina Faso?
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.