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Review of regulations and incentives concerning foreign firms in Côte d’Ivoire
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Corporate restructuring operations are becoming more frequent. This generally involves the partial or total transfer of the corporate rights that constitute the capital of a company established in Côte d’Ivoire. From a fiscal standpoint, the transfer of shares or shares registered by an act are theoretically subject to mandatory formal registration. The relative tax regime has evolved over…

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A detailed look at Côte d’Ivoire’s legal system
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Côte d’Ivoire is a civil law country. As such, the legal system does not rely on prior decisions, but is instead structured by several different specific codes. The supreme law of the country is the constitution adopted by referendum on October 30, 2016. The legal hierarchy of the country puts the constitution at the top of the legal pyramid. This constitution is followed, respectively,…

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Hotel options in popular cities in Côte d’Ivoire
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SOFITEL ABIDJAN HOTEL IVOIRE Boulevard Hassan II - 08 BP 01 T: (225) 22 48 26 26 F: (225) 22 44 65 18 www.sofitel.com H8844@sofitel.com Rooms: 423 rooms, suites and apartments. Business & Conference Facilities: 19 conference, banquet and meeting rooms. Health & Leisure Facilities: Pool, fitness centre, spa. Guest Services: Pressing, Wi-Fi, parking, boutiques, beauty centre, baby…

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Helpful tips for first-time travellers to Côte d’Ivoire
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Etiquette Business etiquette in Côte d’Ivoire is similar to that in France. A handshake is appropriate for both men and women when first meeting someone new. When a woman meets someone for the second time, three kisses on the cheek are an appropriate greeting. Before discussing business, it is polite to break the ice by discussing family, health or the weather. Currency Côte d’Ivoire…

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Contact information for useful entities when visiting Côte d’Ivoire
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MINISTRIES Prime Minister’s Office (225) 20 31 50 00 Ministry of Agriculture (225) 20 21 43 03 Ministry of Commerce (225) 20 22 95 28 Ministry of Entrepreneurship & SMEs (225) 20 24 26 04 Ministry of Post, Information Technology & Communication (225) 20 34 73 49 Ministry of Industry & Mining (225) 20 21 64 73 Ministry of Transport (225) 20 34 48 57 Ministry of Tourism (225) 20…
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Yves Brahima Koné, General Manager, Coffee and Cocoa Council (CCC): Interview
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Interview:Yves Brahima Koné How have producers been affected by the financial difficulties that face exporters? YVES BRAHIMA KONÉ: Producer exports depend mainly on the international market, while the financing difficulties encountered by certain local exporters with banks are merely the consequence of governance, or lack thereof. Banks are entitled to require guarantees from exporters. Only…
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Christophe Koreki, Managing Director, Palm-CI: Interview
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Interview:Christophe Koreki How is the development of the agriculture sector contributing to inclusive economic growth? CHRISTOPHE KOREKI: Côte d’Ivoire’s agriculture sector remains the largest contributor to the country’s GDP. Agri-business players are present throughout the value chain, from nursery to finished goods, and have a widespread impact on people’s lives. Indeed, agricultural…
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Jean-Louis Menudier, President, Large Industrial Firms Union of Côte d’Ivoire: Interview
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Interview: Jean-Louis Menudie What can be done to improve the current corporate tax framework in Côte d’Ivoire? JEAN-LOUIS MENUDIER: The current implementation of tax policy is not entirely aligned with the government’s goal of increasing national production. However, the private industrial sector and the administration have worked together towards overall the improvement of the tax framework.…
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Hien Yacouba Sié, General Manager, Autonomous Port of Abidjan (Port Autonome d’Abidjan, PAA): Interview
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Interview:Hien Yacouba Sié What is being done to maintain the country’s status as a West African maritime hub? HIEN YACOUBA SIÉ: Côte d’Ivoire is one of the three-largest economies in West Africa and is the driving force of UEMOA, accounting for roughly 40% of its GDP. The country’s economic dynamism translates into an 8% growth rate, one of the highest such rates in the world. The…
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Cheick Sanankoua, Managing Partner, HC Capital Properties: Interview
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Interview:Cheick Sanankoua What challenges must be overcome to enable growth in the real estate sector? CHEICK SANANKOUA: Broadly speaking, the real estate sector is growing and becoming increasingly complex, and it now features commercial, industrial and residential properties, along with other subsectors. In terms of residential real estate, for example, supply is dramatically lower than…