Mali — Incorporation memo
General guidance, not legal advice. Confirm items marked “verify locally” with local counsel or the relevant registry.
Last reviewed: 2024-06-01 · v1 · ohada
Steps
- Choose the entity type (e.g. Ltd/SARL/SAS/GIE) based on liability, capital, and governance needs.
- Reserve the company name and prepare constitutive documents (articles/statutes, shareholder register).
- Deposit minimum share capital where required and obtain a bank certificate of deposit.
- File the incorporation package with the national registry and pay registration fees.
- Obtain the tax identification number and any sector-specific licence before commencing operations.
Notarisation
Verify locallyNotarisation of the articles/statutes is commonly required, especially for civil-law and OHADA jurisdictions.
Stamp duty / registration
Verify locallyRegistration fees and, in several jurisdictions, stamp duty on share capital apply at incorporation.
Filing authority
API-Mali Guichet unique — RCCM for entity registration; sector-specific licences may add further authorities.
Typical timeline
Verify locallyCommonly cited registry turnaround ranges from a few days (single-window/e-registries) to several weeks; confirm the current SLA with the registry.
Source
Verify locallyOHADA Uniform Act on General Commercial Law (AUDCG) and Uniform Act on Commercial Companies (AUSCGIE); national labour code for employment matters.