Legal and tax counsel in Mali — Bamako
Mali is a mining and agricultural economy in which the contractual and fiscal security of operations is decisive. We advise mining operators, subcontractors and NGOs on the new Mining Code, project taxation and relations with the Malian administration.
Doing business in Mali
| Capital / business centre | Bamako / Bamako |
|---|---|
| Monetary zone | UEMOA — CFA franc (XOF) |
| Corporate income tax | 30% |
| VAT | 18% |
| Key sectors | mining (gold), cotton, telecoms, energy, development |
| Regulators and administrations | DGI, API-Mali, AMRTP, BCEAO |
| Mobile money | Orange Money, Moov Money (Sama Money) |
What our clients ask us about
- 2023 Mining Code and local content: renegotiation of conventions and state participation.
- Taxation of donor-funded projects: exemptions and VAT refund procedures.
- Securing payments and guarantees in an elevated country-risk environment.
Our practice areas in this country
Frequently asked questions — Mali
Does the new Malian Mining Code apply to existing permits?
The 2023 Code provides for transitional arrangements; the analysis must be conducted convention by convention.
What tax regime applies to an international NGO in Mali?
The framework agreement with the State conditions the exemptions; local staff remain subject to payroll taxes.
Contact — Mali
Served from Abidjan with a local correspondent in Bamako.
Frequent searches: tax advisor Bamako, legal counsel Mali, Mali mining code.
Recherches fréquentes (Mali) : conseil fiscal Bamako, conseil juridique Mali, code minier malien.
A project in Mali?
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