Since 2018, SCA-Partner has helped international clients establish and grow their businesses in Benin, offering guaranteed solutions, remote setup, and the option to pay in convenient installments. Whether you’re entering West Africa for the first time or expanding your regional footprint, we provide all the support you need—without requiring you to travel.

Our Services in Benin

We offer end-to-end assistance, including:

• Benin company registration (SARL)
• Government license registration
• Corporate bank account opening (in Benin or abroad)
• Employee recruitment
• Visa and work permit strategies
• Office space search and rental assistance

With SCA-Partner, you get a fully managed, A-to-Z solution—designed to save you time, reduce risk, and ensure full compliance with local laws.

Why Set Up a Business in Benin?

• Strategic entry point into West Africa: Benin is located in a key trading corridor and shares borders with Nigeria, Togo, and Burkina Faso.
• Low capital requirement: A Benin Limited Liability Company (SARL) requires only US$1 in paid-up share capital, making it affordable for startups and SMEs.
• 100% foreign ownership allowed: Foreigners can fully own and operate businesses in most sectors without local shareholder requirements.
• Special Economic Zones (SEZs): For manufacturing or export-oriented businesses, setting up in a Benin SEZ offers tax incentives and simplified import/export processes.
• French-speaking workforce: Benin offers a pool of French-speaking talent—valuable for companies targeting Francophone markets across West and Central Africa.

Challenges of Doing Business in Benin

While Benin offers opportunity, it also presents challenges that require local knowledge and reliable partners:

• Time-consuming incorporation: On average, it takes 4 months to complete the full company setup process in Benin, due to complex administrative requirements.
• Limited banking options: Benin has 21 local banks, but none are globally recognized Tier-1 financial institutions. Opening reliable business bank accounts—especially internationally—can be tricky without local expertise.
• Language barrier: As a French-speaking country, communication and documentation may be challenging for English-speaking clients. This is why many rely on SCA-Partner to project-manage the entire process from start to finish?

Ready to Expand into Benin?

Whether you’re setting up a local sales office or a manufacturing unit in an SEZ, SCA-Partner provides everything you need to succeed—remotely and efficiently.

📧 Email: info (at)scapartner(dot)com
📞 Phone: +254 728 268 568

Contact us today to get started with your Benin market entry project—on your terms and your timeline.