Legal and tax counsel in Benin — Cotonou
Benin has established itself as one of the most reform-minded countries in the zone: online company formation, the Glo-Djigbé economic zone, digitalised taxation. We guide investors through this moving framework, from market entry to growth transactions.
Doing business in Benin
| Capital / business centre | Porto-Novo / Cotonou |
|---|---|
| Monetary zone | UEMOA — CFA franc (XOF) |
| Corporate income tax | 30% |
| VAT | 18% |
| Key sectors | port logistics, cotton, textiles, digital, trade |
| Regulators and administrations | DGI, APIEx, APDP, ARCEP, BCEAO |
| Mobile money | MTN MoMo, Moov Money, Celtiis Cash |
What our clients ask us about
- Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ): derogatory tax and customs regime.
- 2022 General Tax Code reform and standardised electronic invoicing.
- Data protection: the APDP and the Digital Code.
Our practice areas in this country
Frequently asked questions — Benin
How long does it take to form a company in Benin?
The monentreprise.bj platform allows online formation within hours for simple vehicles.
What advantages does the GDIZ offer?
Corporate income tax and customs-duty exemptions for a defined period, subject to investment and local-processing commitments.
Contact — Benin
Served from Abidjan with a local correspondent in Cotonou.
Frequent searches: tax advisor Cotonou, company formation Benin, business lawyer Cotonou.
Recherches fréquentes (Bénin) : conseil fiscal Cotonou, création d'entreprise au Bénin, avocat d'affaires Cotonou.
A project in Benin?
Describe your matter in two minutes. A partner — not an intake team — responds within 24 hours.