🇸🇳 الامتثال السنوي — Senegal

Assuming English will work for legal and regulatory filings

Fix: All OHADA company documentation, tax filings, and banking in Senegal are in French. Engage a bilingual corporate service provider or law firm from the outset. Budget for certified translations of all shareholder documents into French.

Ignoring the minimum turnover tax (impôt minimum forfaitaire)

Fix: Even if your company generates losses, the 0.5% minimum tax on turnover applies. This catches startups that expect to defer tax liability during early unprofitable years. Model this into cash flow projections from year one.

Overlooking WAEMU regional tax rules that override local provisions

Fix: Senegal is part of the WAEMU tax harmonisation framework. Certain VAT, customs, and transfer pricing rules are set at the regional level and override domestic legislation. Work with an adviser who understands both Senegalese and WAEMU-level tax regulations.