Dmitri Mihhailov
General Partner
Leads Prifinance's corporate practice and oversees client engagements, with senior expertise in international company structuring and bank-account setup.
Register a company in Mali, the Sahel gateway.
Set up a Malian SARL remotely: an OHADA-law company in one of Africa's top gold producers, with a euro-pegged CFA franc, a one-stop registration window and Investment-Code tax holidays that can zero corporate tax for qualifying projects for years. Built for founders doing real business in West Africa.A Malian SARL set up remotely by power of attorney: OHADA law, euro-pegged CFA franc, one-stop registration and Investment-Code holidays that can zero corporate tax for years.
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Mali · at a glance
Legal formSARL · OHADA Limited Company
Time to set up1-2 weeks
Corporate tax30% · holidays to 0%
CurrencyCFA franc - pegged to EUR
Min. capitalSymbolic after reform
Remote setupYes - by power of attorney
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Mali in brief
Where West African trade actually happens.
Mali sits at the heart of the Sahel - a vast, resource-rich country whose gold output ranks among Africa's top three and whose markets connect the coast to the desert trade routes. Company law is OHADA: the uniform business code shared by seventeen African states, giving a Malian SARL the same articles, registers and creditor rules a lawyer would recognise from Dakar to Douala. The CFA franc's euro peg removes the currency roulette that plagues frontier markets.
The setting, without varnish: Mali is governed by a transitional administration and left ECOWAS in 2025, so we structure with local counsel, keep compliance tight and match banking to each project. The commercial case remains real: a one-stop investment window registers companies in days, the Investment Code grants qualifying projects corporate-tax holidays of five to fifteen years, and mining, agriculture, logistics and infrastructure keep pulling serious operators into Bamako. For them, a properly built SARL is the ticket in.
Mali is the Sahel's resource heart - top-three African gold producer, OHADA uniform business law shared with seventeen states, and a CFA franc pegged to the euro. A one-stop window registers companies in days.
The transitional government and the 2025 ECOWAS exit are in every briefing we give; we structure with local counsel and match banking to each project. The Investment Code still grants 5-15-year holidays to qualifying ventures.
Packages & pricing
Mali company registration - cost & packages.
01 - SARL · OHADA LIMITED COMPANY
Company
from$2,900USD · all-in
Remote incorporation of a Malian SARL by power of attorney - notarised articles, one-stop-window registration, tax ID and the first year of the registered address included.
✓Company name check & reservation✓Notarised articles & RCCM registration✓One-stop window (API-Mali) filings✓Tax ID & registered address - first year✓Corporate documents legalised✓Free pre-incorporation consultation
Optional add-ons: Investment-Code holiday application - scoped individually · SA (joint-stock) instead of SARL - from $1,200 · annual renewal - from $1,600/year.Add-ons: Investment-Code application scoped individually · SA form from $1,200 · renewal from $1,600/year.
Start with Company →02 - SARL · OHADA LIMITED COMPANY
Most popularCompany + Bank Account
from$4,600USD · all-in
A working Malian SARL with a bank account in the WAEMU zone - XOF/EUR balances with a regional bank, plus an EMI for international flows.
✓Everything in Company✓Account with a WAEMU-zone bank - XOF/EUR✓EMI for USD/EUR international flows✓Account application & KYC file preparation✓Compliance onboarding support✓Dedicated account manager
Start with Banking →Starting prices, fixed before we file. One-stop-window fees, notarial costs and the registered address are itemised; Investment-Code applications are scoped separately.Starting prices, fixed before filing. Window fees and notarial costs itemised.
What you can do
Popular uses for a Mali company.
Malian law welcomes foreign founders, and a SARL may pursue almost any lawful business. The Investment and Mining Codes reward productive projects; regulated sectors need sector licences.A SARL may pursue almost any lawful business; productive sectors earn code incentives.
Mining serviceslicensed
Contracting, supply and logistics around one of Africa's largest gold industries.
Agri & commodity trade
Cotton, livestock and grain flows that feed the region's markets.
Sahel logistics
Transport and warehousing on the corridors linking Bamako to coastal ports.
Construction & infrastructure
Roads, energy and housing programmes backed by development finance.
Telecom & services
IT, communications and business services for a young, fast-urbanising market.
Project & NGO support
Local entities for international programmes that need a compliant Malian presence.
Mining serviceslicensed
Around Africa's top gold industry.
Agri & commodity trade
Cotton, livestock, grain.
Sahel logistics
Corridors to coastal ports.
Construction & infrastructure
Development-financed programmes.
Telecom & services
A young, urbanising market.
Project & NGO support
Compliant local presence.
Why Mali
Key advantages of the jurisdiction.
✓
OHADA uniform law
One business code across seventeen African states. Your Malian articles read the same in Abidjan or Dakar.One code across seventeen states.
✓
Tax holidays to 0%
The Investment Code grants qualifying projects corporate-tax exemptions of five to fifteen years.5-15 years for qualifying projects.
✓
Euro-pegged currency
The CFA franc's fixed euro parity removes exchange risk that haunts other frontier markets.Fixed CFA parity. No FX roulette.
✓
One-stop registration
API-Mali's single window handles registry, tax and statistics filings in one pass.Registry, tax and stats in one pass.
✓
Resource-driven demand
Gold, cotton and infrastructure keep contracts flowing to properly established local companies.Gold, cotton, infrastructure contracts.
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Symbolic capital
National reform cut the SARL minimum to a token amount. Entry costs stay low.Token SARL minimum after reform.
How it compares
Mali next to the usual shortlist.
Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire offer coastal stability at higher competition; Mali offers first-mover room in a resource economy. All share OHADA law and the CFA franc. Figures current as of 2026.Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire offer coastal comfort; Mali offers first-mover room. Same law, same franc. Figures as of 2026.
| Country | Corporate tax | Investment incentives | Fully remote incorporation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mali | 30% · holidays to 0% | 5-15-year Investment-Code exemptions | Yes - by power of attorney, 1-2 weeks |
| Senegal | 30% | Zone & code incentives | Yes - coastal hub |
| Côte d'Ivoire | 25% | Investment code | Yes - regional HQ market |
| Burkina Faso | 27.5% | Mining-led incentives | Yes - similar profile |
| Guinea | 25-35% | Mining conventions | Partly - heavier process |
MaliRemote ✓
Corporate tax30% · holidays 0%
Incentives5-15-year code
SenegalCoastal
Corporate tax30%
Incentiveszones & code
Côte d'IvoireHub
Corporate tax25%
Incentivesinvestment code
Burkina FasoSimilar
Corporate tax27.5%
Incentivesmining-led
GuineaHeavier
Corporate tax25-35%
Incentivesconventions
Requirements
What Malian law actually demands.
01
Shareholders - One or more shareholders, individuals or companies of any nationality; 100% foreign ownership is allowed.
02
Manager (gérant) - At least one manager of any nationality; a local co-manager eases day-to-day administration and banking.
03
Capital - A symbolic minimum after national reform. Deposited with the notary at formation.
04
Registered address - A registered office in Mali is mandatory. We provide it as part of the package.
05
Notarial articles - SARL articles are notarised. Signed remotely through a power of attorney we prepare.
06
Accounts & filings - SYSCOHADA bookkeeping, annual financial statements and tax returns. Our accountants run the calendar.
How it works
From application to a live company in weeks.
Our lawyers, a Bamako notary and the API-Mali one-stop window split the work; you sign a power of attorney, and most files complete within two weeks.Signed by power of attorney; notary and the API-Mali one-stop window complete most files in two weeks.
01Same day
Free consultation
We confirm that Mali fits your case. Including Investment-Code eligibility. And fix the full cost.
021-2 days
KYC & documents
Passports, proof of address and a short description of the business; we draft the articles and POA.
032-3 days
Notarisation
Articles are notarised and the symbolic capital deposited.
043-7 days
One-stop filing
RCCM registration, tax ID and statistics number through the single window.
053-5 days
Documents & legalisation
You receive the extract, articles and registers, legalised for use abroad.
061-3 weeks
Banking
Account opening with a WAEMU-zone bank plus an EMI for international flows.
Quick facts
Legal formSARL
Min. capitalSymbolic
Corporate tax30% · holidays to 0%
Standard timeline1-2 weeks
Local managerRecommended
AccountingSYSCOHADA
VAT18%
Investment-Code applications run in parallel with incorporation, so approved projects start their holiday from day one.
On the ground
On the ground in Mali.
Prifinance - Mali
Bamako
Bamako, Mali
01
West Africa specialists
Your setup is run by a team that files OHADA structures with local notaries and counsel every month.
02
Address & administration included
A registered office in Bamako keeps the company in good standing while you operate remotely.
03
Codes & incentives experience
Investment-Code and mining-sector applications are scoped with local counsel. One team end to end.
04
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Taxation 2026
Standard rates, serious holidays.
Mali is not a paper offshore: the headline corporate rate is 30% with VAT at 18%. The lever is the Investment Code - qualifying productive projects earn corporate-tax exemptions of five to fifteen years, and mining conventions negotiate their own stabilised terms. Structured properly, the effective rate for a new venture can be zero for years.30% headline, 18% VAT - but Investment-Code holidays zero corporate tax for qualifying projects for 5-15 years.
Corporate tax - 30%
The standard rate on Malian profits, with SYSCOHADA accounts and annual returns behind it.Standard rate with SYSCOHADA accounts behind it.
Investment-Code holidays
Five to fifteen years of corporate-tax exemption for qualifying investments. Agriculture, industry, energy, services.0% for 5-15 years on qualifying ventures.
Mining conventions
Large projects negotiate stabilised fiscal terms under the Mining Code. The sector's own rulebook.Stabilised terms for large projects.
VAT - 18%
Standard-rated on local supplies; exports zero-rated, keeping outbound trade clean.Exports zero-rated.
Levies in 2026
Corporate income tax30%
Investment-Code holiday0% for 5-15 years
VAT (standard)18%
VAT on exports0%
Dividend withholding10%
Payroll taxesStandard rates
Holiday eligibility is assessed before incorporation, so the structure is built to capture it from the start.
Your team
The specialists who'll handle your case.
Eugeniu Bevziuc
Corporate services advisor
Advises clients on company formation, VAT and ongoing compliance, coordinating each step of the setup across the EU.
Alex Danila
Company formation specialist
Your day-to-day contact - coordinates incorporation, documents and the bank introduction, from the first call through to launch.
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Talk to a specialist →FAQ
Mali, for operators.
Can I open a company without visiting Mali?+
Yes. Incorporation runs by power of attorney through our Bamako counsel and notary - registration, tax ID and legalised documents included. Originals are couriered to you.
How much does it cost to set up a Malian company?+
Turnkey incorporation starts from $2,900 including notarial and one-stop-window fees and the first year of the registered address. With banking arranged, packages start from $4,600.
Is Mali stable enough to do business in?+
The picture as of today: the country is run by a transitional government and left ECOWAS in 2025, while remaining in the WAEMU currency union. Serious operators continue to work - especially in mining, agriculture and logistics - and we structure each file with local counsel, tight compliance and banking matched to the project.
What is OHADA and why does it matter?+
The Organisation for the Harmonisation of Business Law in Africa - seventeen states sharing one uniform commercial code. Your Malian SARL uses the same corporate mechanics as companies in Senegal or Côte d'Ivoire, which lawyers, banks and partners across the region recognise instantly.
How do the tax holidays work?+
The Investment Code grants qualifying productive projects corporate-tax exemptions of five to fifteen years depending on size and sector, plus customs advantages. We assess eligibility before incorporation and file the application alongside it.
What about the currency?+
Mali uses the West African CFA franc, pegged to the euro at a fixed rate for decades - pricing, contracts and repatriation are calculated without exchange roulette.
Do I need a local partner or manager?+
No local shareholder is required - 100% foreign ownership is allowed. A local co-manager is practical for day-to-day filings and banking, and we can provide one.
Does the company file accounts?+
Yes - SYSCOHADA bookkeeping, annual financial statements and tax returns are mandatory. Our accountants in Bamako handle the calendar.
How does banking work?+
Regional banks in the WAEMU zone open XOF and EUR accounts for properly documented companies; for USD and international flows we add an EMI. Mining and project companies often bank with the regional arms of pan-African groups.
Mali or Senegal - which one?+
Same law, same currency. Senegal offers a port, deeper services and more competition; Mali offers resource-driven demand and first-mover room. If your business is the Sahel interior or mining, Mali is the direct answer; for coastal trade, Senegal. The map usually answers first.
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