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INVESTORS
Foreigners or non-residents (outside the CEMAC zone)
Investment authorisation
Les investissements directs de l’étranger dans la CEMAC sont soumis à une autorisation de la Banque Centrale, cette autorisation peut être obtenue à priori ou à posteriori de l’investissement.
Les documents requis pour cette autorisation sont les suivants :
Document officiel attestant de l’existence de l’investisseur
Les statuts actualisés, le cas échéant
Procès verbal des organes sociaux relatif à la décision d’investir
La justification de l’origine des fonds
Localisation de l’investisseur
ALCA pourra accompagner l’investisseur dans les démarches auprès de la banque centrale.
Advantages of investing in the CEMAC zone
1. Economic potential
The CEMAC zone comprising Cameroon, Gabon, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Chad and the Central African Republic offers significant growth potential.
The economies of these countries are rich in natural resources and present opportunities in key sectors such as energy, infrastructure, and agriculture.
2. Expanding market
The growing population and accelerated urbanization in the region are increasing the demand for goods and services.
Investing now can capture a share of this growing market.
3. Access to a Common Area
CEMAC member countries share a common currency, the CFA franc, which facilitates trade transactions and investments by reducing the risks associated with currency fluctuations.
4. Reforms and Development Initiatives
Governments in the region are implementing economic reforms and initiatives to improve the business environment, attract foreign investment, and boost economic growth.
5. Tax Benefits and Incentives
Some CEMAC countries offer tax benefits and incentives for investors, such as tax exemptions or tariff reductions, to encourage foreign investment.
6. Natural Resources
The sub-region is rich in natural resources such as oil, gas, minerals, and agricultural land.
Investments in these sectors can offer attractive returns.
7. Regional Integration
CEMAC is working on regional integration to facilitate trade and investment among its members, thereby reducing trade barriers and strengthening economic cooperation.
Documents to be provided for the opening of a securities account
Securities account for individuals
Duly completed and signed securities account opening form
Securities account agreement duly completed and signed
Photocopy of valid identity document
2 half 4*4 photo cards
RIB of the current account associated with the securities account
Home location map
Certificate of address (receipt of water, electricity or telephone)
Tax Registration Certificate (NIU)
Minimum investment: 10,000 FCFA
Securities account Legal Entity
Duly completed, signed and stamped form for opening a securities account
Securities account agreement duly completed, signed and sealed
Valid extract from the commercial register
Statutes
Minutes of the General Assembly
Royalty-free certificate
Tax Registration Certificate (NIU)
RIB of the current account associated with the securities account
Minimum investment: 100,000 FCFA
Documents to be provided by each signatory
2 4*4 photo half-cards Map of the location of the home Certificate of address (receipt for water, electricity or telephone) Certificate of tax registration (NIU) Photocopy of valid identity document