Togo’s Business Reforms: A Comprehensive Overview
Starting a Business
Togo ranks 15th worldwide and 1st in Africa in the 2020 Doing Business “Starting a Business” index. The country continues its reform momentum with additional improvements to streamline business creation processes. Learn more
Enforcing Contracts
From being among the lowest performers, Togo has made significant progress in contract enforcement through business climate improvements. Recent reforms have dramatically improved its ranking. Learn more
Contract Execution
Key reforms include:
- Special chambers for small debts
- Commercial chambers at Court of Appeal
- Separate handling of civil/commercial cases
- New commercial courts in Lomé and Kara
- FORSETI COMMERCIAL platform access
- 100-day maximum for dispute resolution
Trading Across Borders
Togo has improved cross-border trade through digitalization and reduced processing times for import/export procedures. These reforms have significantly boosted its ranking. Learn more
Construction Permits
Moving from 133rd to 127th in construction permits, Togo plans further reforms to continue climbing the Doing Business rankings. Learn more
Getting Electricity
Consistent improvements in electricity access for businesses have been achieved through targeted reforms, with more planned to maintain momentum. Learn more
Registering Property
Property registration shows Togo’s most dramatic improvement since 2018. The country now aims to surpass Rwanda as Africa’s top performer through ongoing reforms. Learn more
Public Procurement
Togo’s procurement system modernization includes professionalization, digitization, and legislative updates to benefit private sector development. Learn more
Paying Taxes and Duties
Tax reforms focus on creating an attractive framework through digital solutions, tax replacements, and exemptions to benefit investors. Learn more
This article summarizes original reporting from TogoFirst. For complete details, please refer to the original source.