Côte d'Ivoire

The banking sector has played a key role in financing reconstruction in Côte d’Ivoire since the end of the decade-long political and military crisis in 2011. With headline economic growth expected to hover around a robust 7% per annum over the next five years, Côte d’Ivoire’s banking sector is likely to remain attractive, with more banks attempting to penetrate the market. However, the...

Although economic growth has been slowing since 2016, the outlook remains bright, with the IMF forecasting an...

This section includes information on hotels, government offices and other listings, alongside useful tips for visitors on topics like currency, visas, language, communications, dress code, business hours and electricity.

This chapter introduces the reader to the different aspects of the legal system in Côte d’Ivoire, in partnership with Bilé-Aka, Brizoua-Bi & Associés. It also contains a viewpoint with Joachim Bilé-Aka and Michel K Brizoua-Bi, Founders, Bilé-Aka, Brizoua-Bi & Associés.

In conjunction with EY, this chapter explores the taxation system and Côte d’Ivoire’s efforts to build an investor-friendly environment. It also contains a viewpoint with Jean François Albrecht, Country Managing Partner; and Eric N’guessan, Country and Regional Tax Leader, EY.

A renewed focus on health has brought with it a number of improvements. The authorities have rehabilitated hospitals and health centres, developed technical...