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What is the company registry in Somalia?
Somali Business Registration System (SBRS)
Wasaaradda Ganacsiga Iyo Warshadaha ee Dowlad Goboleedka Koonfur Galbeed Somalia
About Somalia
The Somalia Companies Registry is located in Mogadishu.
Somalia officially the Federal Republic of Somalia is the easternmost country in continental Africa. The main language of Somalia is Somali which is spoken by 90% of the population with other languages such as Arabic spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Somali shilling (SOS). The population of Somalia is over 18.14 million.
Somalia Economy
The Real GDP in Somalia is in the region of $25.747 billion with a GDP per capita of $1,400. Somalia economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Somalia are sheep and goats, gold, postage stamps/documents, other animals, cattle.
Main Trading Partners of Somalia
The leading export and import partners for Somalia are:
Exports: UAE 35%, Saudi Arabia 27%, Oman 18%, Djibouti 8%, India 3%
Imports: UAE 29%, China 19%, India 15%, Turkey 8%, Oman 5%
Somalia Certificate of Incorporation
The Somalia 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.
Somalia Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Somalia 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 Somalia register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Somalia customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
What information is free to view at Somalia Company Registry?
None but a Somalia company extract/profile will include where available:
Somalia Company Name
Somalia Representatives
Somalia Director and proprietors
Somalia Current status (active/inactive)
Somalia Activity / Type of business
Somalia Registered Address
Do you need to register / sign up at the Somalia Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Somalia register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Somalia
The number of registered companies is not Publicly Available in Somalia.
Types of Companies in Somalia
Businesses in Somalia can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Somalia Simple company
Somalia Public company
Somalia Simple limited association
Somalia Limited association based on stocks
Somalia Limited liability company
Somalia Foreign Branches
SOMINVEST (affiliate of Federal Republic of Somalia - Ministry of Commerce and Industries) will help with following:
REGISTERING A SOMALIA FOREIGN COMPANY
REGISTERING SOMALIA NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS
REGISTERING SOMALIA CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES
REGISTERING SOMALIA ENERGY, WATER, AND ICT COMPANIES
REGISTERING SOMALIA HEALTH PROVIDERS AND DRUG STORES
REGISTERING SOMALIA ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS
MEDIA HOUSE SOMALIA REGISTRATION
REGISTERING SOMALIA FISHING AND MINING COMPANIES
Can you order a Somalia Apostille Certificate?
No, Somalia has not agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents.
Even though Somalia has not agreed to this Somalia 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 Somalia Company Registry?
The Somalia Company Register is in English language only.
Somalia Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Somalia has 41 embassies abroad, as well as six consulates and three other representations.
Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, hosts 18 embassies, and in addition there is one consulate and another representations located in Somalia.
Somalia Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Somalia. Our local partner is based in Mogadishu which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Somalia including Baidoa, Merca, Garowe and Kismayo. 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.
Somalia Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Somalia 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 Somalia.
Somalia Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Somalia. Our specialist Somalia skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Somalia Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Somalia Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Somalia. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Somalia Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Somalia ?
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 Somalia?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Somalia?
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.