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What is the company registry in Senegal?
The Business Creation Support Office (BCE) - Le Bureau d’Appui à la Création d’entreprise (BCE)
52-54, rue Mohamed V – Immeuble Alwar Rez de chaussée, BP 430 - Dakar, SENEGAL
About Senegal
The Senegal Companies Registry is located in Dakar and was founded in 2017.
Senegal officially the Republic of Senegal is the westernmost country in West Africa situated on the Atlantic Ocean coastline. The main language of Senegal is French which is spoken by 56% of the population with other languages such as Arabic and English spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the West African CFA franc (XOF). The population of Senegal is over 18.84 million.
Senegal Economy
The Real GDP in Senegal is in the region of $78.045 billion with a GDP per capita of $4,300. Senegal economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Senegal are gold, refined petroleum, phosphoric acid, fish, cement.
Main Trading Partners of Senegal
The leading export and import partners for Senegal are:
Exports: Mali 21%, India 12%, Switzerland 11%, China 5%, UAE 4%
Imports: China 19%, France 9%, Nigeria 7%, India 7%, Russia 5%
Senegal Certificate of Incorporation
The Senegal 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.
Senegal Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Senegal 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 Senegal register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Senegal customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
What information is free to view at Senegal Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in Senegal the following information can be viewed free of charge:
Senegal Company Name
Senegal Registered Address - Siège social
Senegal Company Number - Régistre de commerce / Ninéa
Senegal Date of Incorporation - Date Création
Senegal Management - Gérance
Senegal Legal Form - Forme Juridique
Senegal Business Activity - Objet social
Senegal Share Capital - Capital
Do you need to register / sign up at the Senegal Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Senegal register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Senegal
The number of registered companies is not Publicly Available in Senegal..
Types of Companies in Senegal
Businesses in Senegal can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
L’Entreprise individuelle - Individual company
La Société Unipersonnelle à responsabilité limitée (SURL) - Sole Proprietorship with Limited Liability (SURL)
La Société à Responsabilité Limitée (SARL) - Limited Liability Company (SARL)
La Société anonyme (SA) - Limited company (SA)
La Société en Nom Collectif (SNC) - Collective Name Company (SNC)
La Société en Commandite Simple (SCS) - Simple Limited Partnership (SCS)
Le Groupement d’Intérêt Economique - Economic Interest Group
Can you order a Senegal Apostille Certificate?
Yes, Senegal agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, Senegal accepts the Apostille Certificate for Senegal Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
Senegal signed up to the Hague Convention on 23rd March 2023.
What is the language(s) of the Senegal Company Registry?
The Senegal Company Register is in French and English languages.
Senegal Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Senegal has 50 embassies abroad, as well as 93 consulates and three other representations.
Dakar, the capital of Senegal, hosts 81 embassies, and in addition there are a total of 23 consulates and one other representation located in Senegal.
Senegal Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Senegal. Our local partner is based in Dakar which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Senegal including Saint Louis, Kaolack, Ziguinchor. 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.
Senegal Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Senegal 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.
Senegal Moody's rating: Ba3 (first obtained in 2017)
Senegal Standard & Poors rating: B+ (first obtained in 2000)
Senegal Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Senegal 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 Senegal.
Senegal Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Senegal. Our specialist Senegal skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Senegal Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Senegal Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Senegal. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Senegal Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Senegal?
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 Senegal?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Senegal?
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.