1. Confirm the business and ownership model
Before filing, clarify the planned activity, shareholders, managers, signing rules, capital and registered address. Sector licences and investment incentives may affect the structure.
2. Prepare the registration file
The official CFE procedure lists identity, residence and management documents among the required items. Requirements vary by founder profile and should be checked against the current portal.
- Identity and residence evidence
- Non-conviction declaration
- Registered-address location plan
- Manager identification
- Corporate information and mandates
3. Submit through the CFE
The government portal currently states 10–30 minutes for execution of an eligible complete company application. This is the counter-processing indication after preparation; it is not a promise for the complete foreign-investment project.
4. Complete post-registration actions
Banking, tax, social-security, premises, sector approvals, employment and import-export requirements may remain after the company document is issued.
Company registration sequence
| Phase | Main action | Evidence to retain | Timing indication |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoping | Confirm activity, shareholders, governance, capital and registered address | Approved structure memo and authority matrix | Project-dependent |
| File preparation | Collect founder, manager, address and corporate documents | Dated document checklist and certified copies where required | Depends on document origin and legalisation needs |
| CFE filing | Submit an eligible, complete company-registration file | Receipt, filing reference and issued documents | The official portal currently indicates 10–30 minutes for execution after a complete eligible file is ready |
| Activation | Coordinate bank, tax, social, premises, permits and hiring actions | Accounts, registrations, approvals and operating checklist | Varies by sector and third party |
Documents and information to assemble
The exact set depends on the founders, managers, legal form and activity. Build a document matrix before requesting originals so foreign documents, translations or legalisation requirements can be identified early.
- Founder and beneficial-owner identity information
- Manager identity, residence and authority documents
- Proposed names, activity, capital and ownership
- Registered-address evidence and location plan
- Parent-company approvals and powers of attorney where applicable
Official fees and complementary costs
As last verified on 16 August 2026, the government portal lists 28,250 FCFA for Togolese and ECOWAS applicants and 33,250 FCFA for non-ECOWAS applicants. Confirm the amount immediately before filing.
- Official filing fees do not include professional advice
- Translation, certification, legalisation and courier costs may apply
- Premises, permits, banking, payroll and sector approvals are separate
- TCG should quote coordination work separately and transparently
Post-registration obligations and frequent risks
Company formation in Togo is the beginning of business setup in Togo, not the end. A registration certificate does not replace operational permissions or internal controls.
- Choosing a structure before validating the actual activity
- Assuming the official counter time covers the complete project
- Using an address or manager arrangement without documented authority
- Starting regulated activity before the relevant approval
- Failing to plan tax, social-security, accounting and beneficial-owner records
Project checklist
- Approved activity and entry model
- Ownership and beneficial owners confirmed
- Manager and signing limits documented
- Current CFE requirements rechecked
- Official and complementary costs separated
- Post-registration owner assigned to every action
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The document will open in your browser, where you can save it to your device.Frequently asked questions
What is the official registration fee?+
The portal currently lists 28,250 FCFA for nationals and ECOWAS citizens and 33,250 FCFA for non-ECOWAS nationals. Other project and professional costs are separate.
Can TCG guarantee a registration date?+
No. We coordinate the file and follow-up, but authorities, banks and regulated professionals control their own processing.