Togolese Republic République togolaise (French)
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Motto: "Travail, Liberté, Patrie" (English: "Work, Liberty, Homeland")
Anthem: "Terre de nos aïeux" (English: "Land of our ancestors")
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Capital and largest city	Lomé 6°8′N 1°13′E / 6.133°N 1.217°E / 6.133; 1.217
Official languages	French
Spoken languages	List: French Ewe Gbe Gur Kwa Kabiye Talensi Wasa Aguna Aja Ngangam Ntcham Tammari Tem Ifè Yoruba
Ethnic groups	African (94.4%) Aja, Ewe and Mina (42.4%) Kabye and Tem (25.9%) Akan and Gurma (17.1%) Kposo and Akebu (4.1%) Ana-Ife (3.2%) Other West African groups (1.7%) non-African (5.6%)
Religion (2020)	47.8% Christianity 33.0% traditional faiths 18.4% Islam 0.5% Baháʼí faith 0.3% others / none
Demonym(s)	Togolese
Government	Unitary parliamentary republic under an authoritarian dynasty system
President	Jean-Lucien Savi de Tové
President of the Council of Ministers	Faure Gnassingbé
Legislature	Parliament
Upper house	Senate
Lower house	National Assembly
Independence from Germany and France
German Togoland	5 July 1884
Togoland Campaign	6–26 August 1914
French Togoland partitioned	27 December 1916
Autonomy within the French Union	24 August 1956
Independence granted from France	27 April 1960
Area
Total	56,785 km2 (21,925 sq mi) (123rd)
Water (%)	4.2
Population
2024 estimate	9,583,381 (101st)
2022 census	8,095,498
Density	125.9/km2 (326.1/sq mi) (60th)
GDP (PPP)	2023 estimate
Total	$25.103 billion (151st)
Per capita	$2,767 (175th)
GDP (nominal)	2023 estimate
Total	$9.621 billion (157th)
Per capita	$1,004 (170th)
Gini (2015)	43.1 medium inequality
HDI (2022)	0.547 low (163rd)
Currency	West African CFA franc (XOF)
Time zone	UTC+00:00 (GMT)
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy
Calling code	+228
ISO 3166 code	TG
Internet TLD	.tg
Such as Ewe, Mina and Aja. Largest are the Ewe, Mina, Kotokoli Tem and Kabyè. Mostly European, Indian & Syrian-Lebanese. Estimates for this country explicitly take into account the effects of excess mortality due to AIDS; this can result in lower life expectancy, higher infant mortality and death rates, lower population and growth rates, and changes in the distribution of population by age and sex than would otherwise be expected. Rankings based on 2017 figures (CIA World Factbook – "Togo")

Togo, a small West African country, has made significant strides in recent years to attract foreign investment and promote economic growth. If you are planning to start a business in Togo, you will need to follow the necessary steps to register your business and obtain the required permits and licenses. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to register a business in Togo.

Step 1: Choose Your Business Structure

Before registering your business, you need to decide on the legal structure of your business. In Togo, you can register your business as a sole proprietorship, partnership, or limited liability company (LLC). The most common legal structure for foreign investors is the LLC, as it offers the most protection and flexibility.

Step 2: Reserve Your Business Name

Once you have decided on the legal structure of your business, you need to choose a name for your business. The name you choose must be unique and not already registered with the Togo Chamber of Commerce. You can check the availability of your chosen business name by conducting a search on the Togo Chamber of Commerce website.

Before you can register your business, you must obtain a tax identification number (TIN) from the Togo Revenue Authority. You can apply for your TIN online or in person at any of the Togo Revenue Authority offices.

Step 4: Register Your Business

To register your business, you need to submit the following documents to the Togo Chamber of Commerce:

Once your documents have been verified, your business will be registered, and you will receive a certificate of registration.

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Step 5: Obtain Your Business License and Permits

Depending on the type of business you are starting, you may need to obtain additional licenses and permits from various government agencies. For example, if you are starting a restaurant, you will need to obtain a health permit and a liquor license. You can find out what permits and licenses you need by contacting the relevant government agencies.

Step 6: Open a Bank Account

To conduct business in Togo, you will need to open a local bank account. You will need to provide your business registration certificate, TIN certificate, and proof of address to open your bank account.

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Registering a business in Togo can be a complicated and time-consuming process. However, with the help of an experienced legal firm like Generis Global, you can navigate the legal requirements and ensure that your business is registered correctly. Generis Global can provide you with legal advice, help you prepare your registration documents, and guide you through the entire registration process. Contact Generis Global today to learn more about how we can help you with the legal part of your business journey in Togo.

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