The promoter of the company who meets the eligibility conditions and who seeks approval for free zone status, must complete an application for approval by completing a form issued by API-ZF. The form can be collected from API-ZF or downloaded from the site in the Download section.
The duly completed authorization application form must include the following elements:
The duly completed approval application form, including a receipt number issued by API-ZF, is submitted to the API-ZF head office (floor and office to be specified) located at the Ministry for the Promotion of '' Investment at the following address: 2564, Avenue de la Chance, Telephone (+228) 22 53 53 53.
After filing, the complete approval request file is examined by the Approval Committee.
When a project is deemed eligible by the Approval Committee, the authorization to operate in the Free Zone is notified to the company by letter (signed by the Managing Director of API-ZF) in lieu of provisional approval.
Le Certificat d’Entreprise Exportatrice, faisant office d’agrément définitif, est délivré par Décision du Directeur Général de l’API-ZF, sur rapport de ses services techniques, au moment de l'entrée en activité effective de la société et après que cette dernière ait fait preuve de sa capacité d’exportation.
La délivrance de l’agrément définitif, aux entreprises qui en font la demande, est subordonnée aux conditions suivantes :