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What is the company registry in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)?
Registre de Commerce et du Crédit Mobilier (RCCM) - Ministry of Justice and Human Rights – Business Registry (Guichet unique)
Guichet Unique de Création d'entreprise, 482, avenue de la Science, Kinshasa - Gombe, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
About Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Companies Registry is located in Kinshasa and was founded in 2007.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo[b] (DRC) is a country in Central Africa. The main language of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is French which is spoken by 74% of the population with other languages such as Kituba and Lingala spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Congolese franc (CDF). The population of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is over 111.05 million.
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Economy
The Real GDP in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is in the region of $154.012 billion with a GDP per capita of $1,500. Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are refined copper, cobalt, copper ore, raw copper, crude petroleum.
Main Trading Partners of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
The leading export and import partners for Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are:
Exports: China 69%, UAE 7%, India 3%, Spain 3%, Egypt 3%
Imports: China 35%, Zambia 12%, South Africa 12%, India 5%, Belgium 4%
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Certificate of Incorporation
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) 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.
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) 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 Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
Regulation for Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) the relevant laws are:
DRC Statute on Corporations of 1997
DRC The Law on Industrial Property in 1982
What information is free to view at Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) the following information can be viewed free of charge:
Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC Company name - Dénomination sociale
Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC Legal status - Forme juridique
Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC RCCM number - Numéro RCCM
Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC RCCM registration date - Date immatriculation RCCM
Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC Date of filing
Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC Start date of the exercise
Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC Year end date
Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC Date of the general meeting
Do you need to register / sign up at the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Company Registry?
Yes you need to sign up at the local Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Over 34,000 Sociétés Commerciales
Over 80,000 Personnes Physiques
Over 80 GIE
Over 800 Entreprenants
Types of Companies in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Businesses in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Société A Responsabilité Limitée (SARL) – Limited liability company
Société A Responsabilité Limitée Unipersonnelle (SARLU) – One-man company
Société Anonyme avec Conseil d’Administration – Public limited company with a board of directors
Société Anonyme avec Administrateur Général – Public limited company with CEO
Société Anonyme Unipersonnelle – One-man public limited company
Société par Action Simplifiée (SAS) – Simplified corporation
Société en Commandite Simple (SCS) – Simplified limited partnership
Société en Nom Collectif (SNC) - General partnership
Société en Participation – Dormant partnership
Contrat de Groupement d’Intérêt Economique (GIE) – Economic interest grouping
Can you order a Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Apostille Certificate?
No, Democratic Republic of Congo has not agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents.
Even though Democratic Republic of Congo has not agreed to this Democratic Republic of Congo 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 Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Company Registry?
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Company Register is in French language only.
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Congo (Democratic Republic) has 61 embassies abroad, as well as 25 consulates and four other representations.
Kinshasa, the capital of the the Democratic Republic of the Congo, hosts 58 embassies, and in addition there are a total of 35 consulates and another three representations located in the the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Our local partner is based in Kinshasa which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) including Goma, Bukava and Kisangani. 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.
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) 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.
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Moody's rating: Caa1 (first obtained in 2019)
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Standard & Poors rating: CCC+ (first obtained in 2017)
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) 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 Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Our specialist Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)?
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 Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)?
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.