Located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, this is one of the smallest African countries. It borders Cameroon in the north and Gabon in the south. Currently, the country has about 1.8 million inhabitants, while the capital Malabo has about 300,000 inhabitants. Economically, this country has large oil reserves, making them one of the wealthiest countries in Africa. GDP growth in 2021 is projected at about 2.1%.
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How to register a sole proprietorship in Equatorial Guinea
If you want to start your business in Equatorial Guinea, follow the steps outlined below.
- Get a copy of the criminal record (must be notarized)
- By law, a public notary must legalize the statutes and prepare the public deed. There two notaries, one in Malabo (island) and one in Bata (mainland).
- Provide legalized statute copies. You must use a unique company name, but you don't need to verify the name beforehand. If the name already exists, the registry will simply refuse the application.
- Open your bank account and request confirmation from the bank.
- To register your business, you need to present the goals of your business. (It would be best if you consulted a lawyer for this step). You must also provide proof of solvency.
- The application is submitted to the Department for Small and Medium Enterprises at the Ministry of Trade.
