Launch a product
By sector, the useful modules, procedures and providers; then each regulatory procedure, with its authority, delay, cost and sources.
Start with your sector: it brings together 221's modules, the procedures to plan and the directory's services. Each procedure cites the competent authority and the date it was last checked.
By sector
E-commerce
A shop that collects mobile money payments and delivers to customers in Senegal.
Delivery
A service that locates, contacts and tracks customers or parcels.
Finance
A payment, savings or lending app that handles accounts and amounts.
Education
A school platform that manages schools, pupils, calendars and tuition fees.
Regulatory procedures
Register your company (RCCM and NINEA)
At least one official source · APIX's Business Creation Office groups the company formation steps. It issues the trade register entry and the NINEA.
Register with the tax office and file VAT
At least one official source · The DGID assigns the NINEA and receives the declaration of existence. The company then files its taxes, including VAT.
Declare personal data processing to the CDP
At least one official source · Any personal data processing is declared to the CDP before it starts. Some processing requires an authorisation.
Offer e-money payments
At least one official source · The BCEAO regulates e-money issuance. A digital service can partner with an approved issuer.
Get a short number, SMS service or USSD code
At least one official source · ARTP assigns short numbers and USSD codes to declared value-added service (VAS) providers.
Protect your trademark (ASPIT and OAPI)
At least one official source · In Senegal, a trademark is registered with OAPI, the office shared by 17 states. ASPIT acts as the national liaison structure in Dakar.
Get the Startup label (Startup Act, Law 2020-01)
At least one official source · Law 2020-01 creates a label for innovative startups. The label grants tax, customs and public procurement benefits.