Starting a business in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Legal Forms of Companies
- Limited Liability Company (LLC/SARL)
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Number of partners: minimum one shareholder and one director, which may not be resident in the country
Capital (max/min): no minimum share capital
Shareholders and liability: liability is limited to the shares
- Public Limited Company (SA)
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Number of partners: minimum three shareholders and three directors, of any nationality
Capital (max/min): around USD 20,000 (and USD 200,000 for companies who make public offerings)
Shareholders and liability: liability is limited to the extent of the shareholders contributions
- Simplified Joint Stock Company (SAS)
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Number of partners: minimum one shareholder and director, of any nationality.
Capital (max/min): USD 1
Shareholders and liability: liability is limited to the shares
- Société en Commandite Simple (SCS)
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Number of partners: minimum one with limited liability and one with unlimited liability
Capital (max/min): no minimum share capital
Shareholders and liability: limited partners who do not participate in management have limited liability. However, general partners or managing partners have joint and unlimited liability
Setting Up a Company |
Democratic Republic of Congo |
Sub-Saharan Africa |
Procedures (number) |
4.0 |
7.5 |
Time (days) |
7.0 |
21.3 |
Source: Doing Business, 2016
- Business Setup Procedures
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Consult Doing Business Website, to know about procedures to start a Business in Democratic Republic of Congo.
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