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African market databases

Country-by-country information on establishing a business, accessing foreign exchange and moving capital across African markets.

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54African countries
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Two country-level references

Browse comparable information drawn from published rules and official sources. Select a database to examine conditions across individual markets.

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Africa Market Entry Database

Compare the requirements for registering and operating a foreign-owned business across African countries, including ownership rules, legal structures and regulatory procedures.

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  • Business registration and timelines
  • Foreign ownership and capital rules
  • Sector restrictions and official costs
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African FX & Capital Controls Database

Compare exchange-rate regimes and the rules governing foreign-currency access, cross-border payments and the repatriation of capital and investment returns.

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  • FX regimes and convertibility rules
  • Dividend and capital repatriation
  • Transfers, documentation and restrictions
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