Set up your company in francophone Africa without travelling
Articles of association, registration, administrative formalities — we handle everything. You receive your final documents digitally, ready to open a bank account and start operating.
Reply within 24h · Starting from €1,000
Setting up a company in Africa from abroad can quickly become an uphill battle
You are abroad, but the process is local
Each country has its own procedures, intermediaries and timelines. From Paris, London or Nairobi, you often do not know who to trust or where to start.
Poorly drafted articles create problems later
Founder disputes, fundraising blocks, unsuitable clauses — many startups that fail legal due diligence could have passed with proper articles from day one.
Unpredictable fees and opaque intermediaries
Between the notary, accountant, local agent and hidden costs, you never really know how much it will cost or when the process will be completed.
This service is for you if…
You are part of the diaspora
You live in Europe or the United States and want to set up a company in Morocco, Côte d'Ivoire or Senegal — without managing everything remotely with unknown providers.
Your anglophone African startup is expanding into francophone Africa
You operate in Nigeria, Kenya or Ghana and want to open a subsidiary in the OHADA region. You need a partner who understands both legal systems.
You are a founder in francophone Africa
You are launching your startup and want solid articles from the start — not a generic template from a local notary, but a structure designed to raise funds and scale.
Everything you need to start operating
One package, no hidden fees. You receive a company that is incorporated, registered and ready to operate.
Tailor-made articles of association
OHADA-compliant articles adapted to your activity, number of shareholders and goals: fundraising, holding structure, governance and more.
Full registration
Filing with the commercial registry, tax identification number, and all local administrative formalities.
Administrative documents
Constitutive shareholders' meeting minutes, declaration of conformity, domiciliation certificate — everything banks and partners need.
Advice on the right legal form
SARL, SAS or SA? We recommend the structure best suited to your situation, shareholders and development strategy.
Clarification session
One included call to review your documents, answer your questions and make sure everything is clear before you start operating.
From your form to an operational company
Fill in the form
Describe your project, target country and number of shareholders. It only takes 2 minutes.
2 minScoping call
We validate the legal form, share capital allocation and key clauses of your articles together.
30 minWe draft and file
Drafting of the articles, preparation of all documents and filing with the local authorities.
5-12 daysYou receive your documents
Signed articles, commercial registry extract, tax ID, minutes — everything is delivered digitally. You are ready to operate.
Delivered ✓Where can you incorporate your company?
Morocco
SARL · SAS · SA
Côte d'Ivoire
SARL · SAS · SA (OHADA)
Senegal
SARL · SAS · SA (OHADA)
Cameroon
SARL · SAS · SA (OHADA)
Targeting another OHADA country? Contact us — we operate across the 17 OHADA member states.
SARL or SAS? We help you decide
Your choice of legal form affects your governance, tax position and ability to raise funds. These are the two most commonly used structures.
SARL / SARLU
The most common structure in francophone Africa. Simple, cost-effective and suited to early-stage projects with a limited number of shareholders.
SAS / SA
More flexible and designed to welcome investors and scale. Customizable governance, founder-protection clauses and preferred shares are possible.
Company formation: your questions
Yes. The entire process is digital. We handle all local steps for you — drafting, filing and registration. You receive your final documents electronically.
Between 5 and 15 business days depending on the country. Morocco is generally faster, usually 5 to 7 days. OHADA countries vary depending on the processing time of local registries.
The package covers tailor-made articles of association, constitutive shareholders' meeting minutes, commercial registry registration, tax identification number, declaration of conformity and one clarification session. Local registration fees are included or detailed depending on the country.
Yes, in most cases. Rules vary depending on the country: some require a local representative, others do not. We advise you on the best setup for your situation and manage powers of attorney where needed.
If you are starting alone or with one partner and do not plan to raise funds in the short term, the SARL is simpler and more cost-effective. If you have several co-founders, plan to raise funds or want flexible governance, the SAS is more suitable. We help you choose during the scoping call.
Yes. We regularly help startups from Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and other anglophone countries set up subsidiaries in francophone Africa. We handle the OHADA-compliant incorporation and provide all documents in both French and English. The entire process is conducted remotely.
ALF is a legaltech founded by Sonia Mavouna, a Paris Bar lawyer with 11 years of experience, including Clifford Chance and private equity/M&A. The articles are drafted and validated by lawyers. AI accelerates the analysis, but the final validation is always human and legal.
Yes. ALF also provides contract review services for SaaS agreements, partnerships and NDAs, as well as trademark filings with OAPI and ARIPO. For ongoing legal support, Mavouna Avocats provides permanent legal counsel to tech scale-ups in France and Africa.
Set up your company in francophone Africa in 2 minutes
Fill in the form and we handle the rest. Articles, registration, documents — everything is included in one fixed-fee package.
