UEMOA · CFA franc (XOF)
Legal and tax counsel in Niger — Niamey
Uranium, oil and infrastructure projects make Niger a demanding market. We assist investors and subcontractors with the analysis of conventions, petroleum and mining taxation, and compliance with Nigerien and community texts.
Key markers
Doing business in Niger
| Capital / business centre | Niamey / Niamey |
|---|---|
| Monetary zone | UEMOA — CFA franc (XOF) |
| Corporate income tax | 30% |
| VAT | 19% |
| Key sectors | uranium, oil, agriculture, telecoms, infrastructure |
| Regulators and administrations | DGI, ANPIPS, ARCEP, BCEAO |
| Mobile money | Airtel Money, Moov Money, Orange Money |
Current issues
What our clients ask us about
- Petroleum taxation and the export pipeline: specific contractual regimes.
- VAT at 19% and the particularities of withholding on services.
- Evolving institutional framework and its impact on contracts in force.
Our practice areas in this country
FAQ
Frequently asked questions — Niger
What is the VAT rate in Niger?
The standard rate is 19% (indicative).
How do we secure an oil-services subcontract in Niger?
By aligning the contract with the operator's convention, anticipating local-content obligations and providing for an OHADA arbitration clause.
Contact — Niger
Served from Abidjan with a local correspondent in Niamey.
Frequent searches: legal counsel Niamey, Niger taxation, Niger petroleum code.
Recherches fréquentes (Niger) : conseil juridique Niamey, fiscalité au Niger, code pétrolier nigérien.
A project in Niger?
Describe your matter in two minutes. A partner — not an intake team — responds within 24 hours.