Legal and tax counsel in the Republic of the Congo — Brazzaville
In Pointe-Noire, the oil capital, and in Brazzaville, we assist operators, subcontractors and service providers with hydrocarbon taxation, service contracts and CEMAC compliance.
Doing business in the Republic of the Congo
| Capital / business centre | Brazzaville / Pointe-Noire |
|---|---|
| Monetary zone | CEMAC — CFA franc (XAF) |
| Corporate income tax | 28% |
| VAT | 18% |
| Key sectors | oil and gas, timber, mining, transport, services |
| Regulators and administrations | DGI, API, ARPCE, COBAC, BEAC |
| Mobile money | MTN MoMo, Airtel Money |
What our clients ask us about
- 2016 Hydrocarbons Code and local content.
- Taxation of oil subcontractors and the withholding regime.
- Compliance with BEAC foreign-exchange regulation.
Our practice areas in this country
Frequently asked questions — Republic of the Congo
What is the corporate income tax rate in Congo-Brazzaville?
28% under ordinary law (indicative); specific rates apply to the petroleum sector.
Can a foreign company invoice oil services without a local establishment?
Only under conditions and for a limited period; beyond that, a permanent establishment or a subsidiary is required.
Contact — Republic of the Congo
Served from Abidjan with a local correspondent in Pointe-Noire.
Frequent searches: legal counsel Pointe-Noire, Congo petroleum taxation, business lawyer Brazzaville.
Recherches fréquentes (Congo) : conseil juridique Pointe-Noire, fiscalité pétrolière au Congo, avocat d'affaires Brazzaville.
A project in the Republic of the Congo?
Describe your matter in two minutes. A partner — not an intake team — responds within 24 hours.