Corporate Verification in a Growing Francophone Market
Senegal is an increasingly active market for energy, mining, infrastructure, and regional investment in West Africa. Senegalese-registered companies are frequently used as operating entities, local partners, and project vehicles for international counterparties.
Although Senegal operates under the OHADA framework, practical access to complete and reliable company information can still be limited. For investors and compliance teams, confirming the legal standing and ownership profile of Senegalese companies is a critical first step.
Afridiligence provides professional Senegal company registry searches and Enhanced Due Diligence to support informed commercial and risk-based decisions.
The RCCM in Senegal
Companies in Senegal are registered with the Registre du Commerce et du Crédit Mobilier (RCCM). Available records may include:
- Registration and incorporation details
- Legal form and company number
- Registered office address
- Directors and company managers
- Limited shareholder information
While the RCCM provides a useful starting point, standard extracts often do not capture historical changes, indirect ownership, or nominee arrangements.
Common Gaps in Senegal Company Registry Data
Basic Senegal company registry searches typically do not reveal:
- Ultimate Beneficial Owners
- Politically Exposed Persons
- Indirect or offshore ownership
- Related-party relationships
- Litigation and regulatory exposure
- Adverse media and reputational risks
These gaps can be material in transactions involving public-sector projects, energy developments, or politically exposed stakeholders.
Afridiligence’s Senegal Company Search Services
Afridiligence’s Senegal company registry searches may include:
- Verification of legal registration and status
- Confirmation of registered and operational addresses
- Identification of directors and authorised representatives
- Review of available shareholder disclosures
- Cross-checking multiple official and commercial sources
- Local language document review
This provides stronger assurance than relying on basic RCCM extracts alone.
When Enhanced Due Diligence Is Recommended in Senegal
Enhanced Due Diligence is often recommended in Senegal for:
- Energy and mining projects
- Infrastructure and public-sector counterparties
- Government-linked or state-affiliated entities
- Politically exposed ownership
- Regional group and holding structures
Afridiligence’s Senegal EDD services may include:
- Beneficial ownership and control analysis
- PEP identification and screening
- Adverse media and reputational assessment
- Litigation and regulatory research
- Corporate and personal affiliation mapping
Work with Afridiligence in Senegal
Afridiligence provides Africa-focused company verification and integrity due diligence designed for higher-risk environments. Clients engage us in Senegal for:
- Counterparty and partner verification
- Pre-investment and pre-contract screening
- KYC and AML compliance support
- Reputational and integrity risk assessments
