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What is the company registry in Guinea-Bissau?
The Centre for Foundation of Enterprises (Centro de Formalizaçào de Empresas - CFE)
Avenida Amilcar Cabral n°67 R/C Esquerda
About Guinea-Bissau
The Guinea-Bissau Companies Registry is located in Bissau and was founded in 1974.
Guinea-Bissau officially the Republic of Guinea-Bissau is a country in West Africa. The main language of Guinea-Bissau is Portuguese Creole which is spoken by 90.4% of the population with other languages such as Portuguese and Fula spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the West African CFA franc (XOF). The population of Guinea-Bissau is over 2.07 million.
Guinea-Bissau Economy
The Real GDP in Guinea-Bissau is in the region of $5.553 billion with a GDP per capita of $2,600. Guinea-Bissau economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Guinea-Bissau are coconuts/brazil nuts/cashews, fish, fish oil, processed crustaceans, malt extract.
Main Trading Partners of Guinea-Bissau
The leading export and import partners for Guinea-Bissau are:
Exports: India 66%, Chile 9%, Cote d'Ivoire 5%, Ghana 4%, Netherlands 3%
Imports: Senegal 28%, Portugal 24%, China 11%, Gambia, The 10%, Pakistan 4%
Guinea-Bissau Certificate of Incorporation
The Guinea-Bissau 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.
Guinea-Bissau Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Guinea-Bissau 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 Guinea-Bissau register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Guinea-Bissau customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
What information is free to view at Guinea-Bissau Company Registry?
None but a Guinea-Bissau company extract/profile will include where available:
Guinea-Bissau Company Name
Guinea-Bissau Representatives
Guinea-Bissau Director and proprietors
Guinea-Bissau Current status (active/inactive)
Guinea-Bissau Activity / Type of business
Guinea-Bissau Registered Address
Do you need to register / sign up at the Guinea-Bissau Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Guinea-Bissau register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Guinea-Bissau
The number of registered companies is not Publicly Available in Guinea-Bissau.
Types of Companies in Guinea-Bissau
Businesses in Guinea-Bissau can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Sociedade a Responsabilidade Limitada (SARL) – Guinea-Bissau Limited liability company
Sociedade Anónima (SA) – Guinea-Bissau Public limited company
Sucursal – Guinea-Bissau Foreign branch office
Comerciante individual – Guinea-Bissau Individual enterprise
Other Guinea-Bissau Company Registry Services
Guinea-Bissau Company Register provides a wide range of services which includes:
Obtaining a Guinea-Bissau Commercial License
Obtaining an Guinea-Bissau Industrial License
Obtaining a Guinea-Bissau Tourism License
Can you order a Guinea-Bissau Apostille Certificate?
No, Guinea-Bissau has not agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents.
Even though Guinea-Bissau has not agreed to this Guinea-Bissau 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 Guinea-Bissau Company Registry?
The Guinea-Bissau Company Register is in Portuguese and English languages.
Guinea-Bissau Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Guinea-Bissau has 20 embassies abroad, as well as 27 consulates and two other representations. Bissau, the capital of Guinea-Bissau, hosts 20 embassies, and in addition there are a total of 16 consulates and one other representation located in Guinea-Bissau.
Guinea-Bissau Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Guinea-Bissau. Our local partner is based in Bissau which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Guinea-Bissau including Cacheu. Gabu and Farim. 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.
Guinea-Bissau Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Guinea-Bissau 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 Guinea-Bissau.
Guinea-Bissau Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Guinea-Bissau. Our specialist Guinea-Bissau skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Guinea-Bissau Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Guinea-Bissau Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Guinea-Bissau. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Guinea-Bissau Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Guinea-Bissau?
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 Guinea-Bissau?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Guinea-Bissau?
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.