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What is the company registry in Sao Tome and Principe?
Ministry of Justice – Company Registry
Guiché Único para Empresas
Avenida Amílcar Cabral, Sat Insurance Building, 1st floor, São Tomé and Príncipe
About Sao Tome and Principe
The Sao Tome and Principe Companies Registry is located in São Tomé and was founded in 2010.
São Tomé and Príncipe officially the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe is an island country in the Gulf of Guinea, off the western equatorial coast of Central Africa. The main language of Sao Tome and Principe is Portuguese which is spoken by 98.4% of the population with other languages such as Forro Creole and Cabo Verdean Creole spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Dobra (STN). The population of Sao Tome and Principe is over 220,372.
Sao Tome and Principe Economy
The Real GDP in Sao Tome and Principe is in the region of $1.279 billion with a GDP per capita of $5,500. Sao Tome and Principe economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Sao Tome and Principe are crude petroleum, cocoa beans, vehicle parts/accessories, palm oil, aircraft parts.
Main Trading Partners of Sao Tome and Principe
The leading export and import partners for Sao Tome and Principe are:
Exports: Pakistan 54%, Germany 11%, Netherlands 7%, France 5%, UAE 3%
Imports: Portugal 35%, Angola 13%, Gabon 11%, Japan 8%, China 6%
Sao Tome and Principe Certificate of Incorporation
The Sao Tome and Principe 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.
Sao Tome and Principe Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Sao Tome and Principe 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 Sao Tome and Principe register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Sao Tome and Principe customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
What information is free to view at Sao Tome and Principe Company Registry?
None but a São Tomé and Príncipe company extract/profile will include where available:
São Tomé and Príncipe Company Name
São Tomé and Príncipe Representatives
São Tomé and Príncipe Director and proprietors
São Tomé and Príncipe Current status (active/inactive)
São Tomé and Príncipe Activity / Type of business
São Tomé and Príncipe Registered Address
Do you need to register / sign up at the Sao Tome and Principe Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Sao Tome and Principe register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Sao Tome and Principe
There are over 700 companies registered in Sao Tome and Principe.
Types of Companies in Sao Tome and Principe
Businesses in Sao Tome and Principe can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
São Tomé and Príncipe Private limited companies
São Tomé and Príncipe Sole proprietors
São Tomé and Príncipe Anonymous companies
Can you order a Sao Tome and Principe Apostille Certificate?
Yes, Sao Tome and Principe agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, Sao Tome and Principe accepts the Apostille Certificate for Sao Tome and Principe Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
Sao Tome and Principe signed up to the Hague Convention on 13th September 2008.
What is the language(s) of the Sao Tome and Principe Company Registry?
The Sao Tome and Principe Company Register is in Portuguese language only.
Sao Tome and Principe Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Sao Tome and Principe has eight embassies abroad, as well as 21 consulates and two other representations.
Sao Tome, the capital of Sao Tome and Principe, hosts 11 embassies, and in addition there are a total of ten consulates and another representations located in Sao Tome and Principe.
Sao Tome and Principe Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Sao Tome and Principe. Our local partner is based in Sao Tome which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Sao Tome and Principe including eves, Santana and Porto Alegre. 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.
Sao Tome and Principe Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Sao Tome and Principe 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 Sao Tome and Principe.
Sao Tome and Principe Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Sao Tome and Principe. Our specialist Sao Tome and Principe skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Sao Tome and Principe Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Sao Tome and Principe Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Sao Tome and Principe. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Sao Tome and Principe Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Sao Tome and Principe?
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 Sao Tome and Principe?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Sao Tome and Principe?
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.