(Togo First) - Since it does not have a legal personality, the branch or representative offices’ assets are usually incorporated into the head offices’. For most firms that plan to expand worldwide, opening a branch office allows them to keep control over operations to an extent.

In Togo, to change the name or address of the branch, or the representative of the head office,  or even to amend the business’ incorporation articles, statutory modifications are compulsory. 

Related formalities are conducted at the Center for Business Formalities (CFE).  For Togolese and ECOWAS nationals, the fee to pay upon requesting the changes is CFA24,125. Non-ECOWAS nationals for their part have to pay CFA29,125. The changes are made 24 hours after being requested.

Eligibility criteria:

Individuals with full legal capacity 

Cost of the procedure:  

• CFA24,125 for Togolese and ECOWAS nationals ;
• CFA29,125 for non-ECOWAS nationals.  

Processing time: 

24 hours after the application is submitted  

Where to submit the request?  

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

Address : 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 documentation: 

• A duly filled legal entity identification form
• A copy of the national ID card for Togolese, the consular card for ECOWAS citizens, and the passport for other foreigners
• Proof of residence, namely the residence permit for ECOWAS citizens, the residence certificate for Togolese, and a visa for other foreigners
• A statement proving that the applicant has no prior or pending convictions which can be obtained at the CFE
• A branch office modification minute
• A photo ID of the manager or CEO of the branch company
• Original copy of the business ID card or trade register