Service overview
TCG provides company formation services in Togo for foreign investors, international companies and entrepreneurs that need local execution from incorporation through operational launch. We coordinate company setup in Togo with the CFE, API-ZF and qualified legal, tax, banking and sector specialists.
TCG does not replace a lawyer, notary or regulated adviser. We manage the workplan, document flow, stakeholder follow-up and launch dependencies.
For non-ECOWAS shareholders, TCG plans the incorporation around an in-person visit to Togo so the identity and entry documentation required for the filing can be completed correctly.
Who this service is for
- Foreign shareholders creating a Togolese subsidiary
- Companies opening a branch or project office
- Entrepreneurs relocating or investing in Lomé
- Groups requiring coordinated post-registration setup
How we support you
- 01
Choose the structure
Compare subsidiary, branch and other available arrangements with qualified advisers.
- 02
Prepare the file
Build the document checklist, translations, mandates and ownership information.
- 03
Coordinate registration
Track CFE submission, queries and the corporate document pack.
- 04
Activate operations
Coordinate banking, tax, social security, premises and sector approvals as required.
Information we need
- Shareholder and beneficial-owner identification
- Proposed name, activities and registered address
- Management and signing arrangements
- Capital and ownership structure
- Sector-specific licences or investment plan
Typical deliverables
- Setup workplan and document checklist
- Submission coordination tracker
- Corporate records handover file
- Post-registration compliance calendar
- Launch dependency dashboard
Key points for foreign shareholders
Current public-service guidance lists a company-creation fee of XOF 33,250 for non-ECOWAS nationals. Official filing requirements and third-party costs are verified again before execution.
- Physical presence: under TCG’s current execution process, the shareholder should plan a visit to Togo for incorporation and identity/entry-document checks.
- Corporate banking: the standard setup is an XOF business account. A USD or other foreign-currency account is outside the standard package and may require additional regulatory authorisation.
- Import-export: international trading requires separate importer/exporter formalities after the company is established.
- Regulated sectors: agricultural commodities, cashew and other products may require additional campaign or product-specific approvals.
See also: company registration in Togo: steps, documents, costs and timeline, import-export company setup in Togo and cashew export support.
Project-specific timeline
The complete timeline depends on the shareholders, document origin, legalisation needs, governance, banking, premises and sector approvals. TCG establishes a project-specific schedule after the initial assessment.
Frequently asked questions
How is a company-formation budget prepared in Togo?+
Government charges are only one part of the project. TCG prepares a tailored estimate separating official third-party charges from coordination, professional, translation, banking, premises and sector-specific costs.
Can a foreigner register a company in Togo?+
The public-service procedure includes foreign residents, subject to the listed identity and residence documentation. The correct ownership and management structure should be confirmed for each project.
Should we open a subsidiary or branch?+
That decision depends on liability, tax, contracting, staffing, investment incentives and the permanence of operations. TCG coordinates a structured comparison with qualified advisers.
Can the full incorporation and bank account be completed remotely?+
Not under TCG’s current execution process. The shareholder should plan at least one visit to Togo for incorporation and identity/entry-document formalities. Banking KYC is coordinated with the selected bank, preferably during the same visit where possible.
Can the company open a USD bank account?+
TCG’s standard banking support is based on an XOF corporate account. Foreign-currency accounts involve additional regulatory requirements and can be lengthy in practice, so a USD account is not included or guaranteed.
Official references and project verification
TCG verifies current official requirements before execution; the public pages below are useful starting references.