Starting a business in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Legal Forms of Companies

Limited Liability Company (LLC/SARL)

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)

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)

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)

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

The Competent Organisation

Trade Register (RCCM)

Source: Doing Business, 2016