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What is the company registry in Equatorial Guinea?
Ministry of Commerce, Commercial Registry / Registro de la Propiedad y Mercantil
Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
About Equatorial Guinea
The Equatorial Guinea Companies Registry is located in Malabo and was founded in 2016.
Equatorial Guinea officially the Republic of Equatorial Guinea is a country on the west coast of Central Africa. The main language of Equatorial Guinea is Spanish which is spoken by 89% of the population with other languages such as French and Portuguese spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Central African CFA franc (XAF). The population of Equatorial Guinea is over 1.79 million.
Equatorial Guinea Economy
The Real GDP in Equatorial Guinea is in the region of $28.985 billion with a GDP per capita of $15,700. Equatorial Guinea economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Equatorial Guinea are crude petroleum, natural gas, alcohols, wood, scrap iron.
Main Trading Partners of Equatorial Guinea
The leading export and import partners for Equatorial Guinea are:
Exports: China 27%, Netherlands 12%, Spain 10%, Italy 7%, Germany 6%
Imports: China 20%, Spain 17%, USA 10%, Gabon 5%, UK 5%
Equatorial Guinea Certificate of Incorporation
The Equatorial Guinea 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.
Equatorial Guinea Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Equatorial Guinea 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 Equatorial Guinea register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Equatorial Guinea customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
Regulation for Equatorial Guinea Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in Equatorial Guinea the relevant laws are:
Civil Code of 1889
Art. 261 of the OHADA Uniform Act on Commercial Companies
What information is free to view at Equatorial Guinea Company Registry?
None but a Equatorial Guinea company extract/profile will include where available:
Equatorial Guinea Company Name
Equatorial Guinea Representatives
Equatorial Guinea Director and proprietors
Equatorial Guinea Current status (active/inactive)
Equatorial Guinea Activity / Type of business
Equatorial Guinea Registered Address
Do you need to register / sign up at the Equatorial Guinea Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Equatorial Guinea register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Equatorial Guinea
Not Publicly Available in Equatorial Guinea.
Types of Companies in Equatorial Guinea
Businesses in Equatorial Guinea can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Sociedad Colectiva – Equatorial Guinea Partnership
Sociedad Comandataria Simple – Equatorial Guinea Limited partnership
Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada – Equatorial Guinea Limited liability company
Sociedad Anónima - Equatorial Guinea Joint-stock company
Sociedad en Participación – Equatorial Guinea Joint-Venture
Agrupación de Interés Económico – Equatorial Guinea Economic interest grouping
Can you order a Equatorial Guinea Apostille Certificate?
No, Equatorial Guinea has not agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents.
Even though Equatorial Guinea has not agreed to this Equatorial Guinea 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 Equatorial Guinea Company Registry?
The Equatorial Guinea Company Register is in Spanish, English, French and Portuguese languages.
Equatorial Guinea Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Equatorial Guinea has 39 embassies abroad, as well as 16 consulates and three other representations.
Malabo, the capital of Equatorial Guinea, hosts 30 embassies, and in addition there are a total of 21 consulates and another representations located in Equatorial Guinea.
Equatorial Guinea Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Equatorial Guinea. Our local partner is based in Bata which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Equatorial Guinea including Aconibe, Malabo, Evinayong. 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.
Equatorial Guinea Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Equatorial Guinea 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 Equatorial Guinea.
Equatorial Guinea Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Equatorial Guinea. Our specialist Equatorial Guinea skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Equatorial Guinea Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Equatorial Guinea Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Equatorial Guinea. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Equatorial Guinea Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Equatorial Guinea?
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 Equatorial Guinea?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Equatorial Guinea?
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.