(Togo First) - Individual companies make up ⅔ of businesses registered in Togo. They have grown in number in the past three years, bolstered by women and youth’s growing interest in entrepreneurship. 

In 2019, 2020, and the first half of 2021 respectively, 7862, 7930, and 4447 of these companies were created in the country. The growth is mainly attributable to a battery of reforms introduced by the government and aimed at improving the business climate. Here, we take a look at procedures related to the creation of individual businesses in Togo.

Eligibility criteria:

Individuals with full legal capacity: 

• Togolese
• ECOWAS citizens
• Non-ECOWAS citizens residing in Togo 

Cost of the procedure: 

• CFA26,400 for Togolese and ECOWAS citizens;
• CFA31,400 for non-ECOWAS citizens.

Processing time:

7 hours after submission of the application file.  

Where to submit the application? 

Name of the office: Center for Business Formalities (CFE)

Adress: Angled corner between avenue de la Présidence & avenue Georges Pompidou located at the Togo Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIT), B.P. 3210, Lomé, Togo.

Contact : 22 23 62 60

E-mail : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 Web Portal: www.cfetogo.org

 Required documents: 

• A duly filled company registration form
• A copy of the national id card for Togolese, the consular card for ECOWAS citizens, and the passport for other foreigners
• A copy of the residence document namely, residence permit for ECOWAS citizens, residence certificate for Togolese, and visa for other foreigners
• A statement of no prior or pending convictions
• A certified copy of the diploma or certificate for liberal professions
• A photo ID of the managing director or CEO of the company
• A hand-drawn map of the company’s geographical location