Without registered office accepted by the administration, no registration in the register, no solid tax number, and often no professional bank account.
Domiciliation consists in establishing this seat at a domiciliary: you sign a contract, you get a certificate, and the address appears in your statutes. It's not just a mail address: it's first a Compliance part for your business.
Term
What it is for
Registered office
Official legal address of the company
Company domicile
Obtain this registered office via a third party, with a written contract
Mailing address
Can receive mail; does not always replace the registered office
Diaspora or resident: same need — a credible local address.
Why it matters
Why so many entrepreneurs block on the address
The African diaspora sends tens of billions of dollars each year to the continent. A share already finances business projects. The brake is often not the idea or the capital: it is the Local formalization — starting with the registered office.
~54 Md $Official transfers to sub-Saharan Africa in 2023 (World Bank).
Actual addressIn the OHADA zone, a post office box alone cannot be used as a registered office.
RemoteIn most cases, the file advances with a local relay — without a systematic trip.
Data transfers: World Bank (2024). Registered office rule: OHADA law of commercial companies.
Your situation
Diaspora or on site: the same blockages come back
You're in diaspora
No country address for registry
Fear of an unrecognised seat or bank refusal
Tax and administrative mail inaccessible from abroad
Unanticipated procurement and legalization
Cost of a trip just to file a file
You're on site.
No budget for a commercial lease yet
Address at a relative without a written contract
Risk of unauthorized sub-lease taken for a residence
Change of address not updated after moving
Incomplete single window file
What RAHIZI secures
A strong seat, a clear follow-up
Compliance
Real and localisable address, home contract, certificate for the register — according to the rules of the country (OHADA, Maghreb, East Africa, Emirates...).
Remote
You stay where you are. Our local relays advance the file; you follow the steps and receive your proofs.
Full course
Need to create society too? RAHIZI accompanies the company formation. Homelessness often unlocks the following: taxation, banking, contracts.
Process
Online homeowner in 5 steps
Same method everywhere: clear estimate, written contract, certificate usable with the administration of the country chosen.
Choose country
A country in Africa or the United Arab Emirates. Indicate whether the company already exists or whether you create it.
Forward information
Identity of the manager, denomination, activity, country of residence. We will send you the exact list of parts to be supplied.
Receive your quote
Amount, duration and content (address, certificate, mail management). You validate before any commitment.
Signature of the domicile agreement
Written document. You get the required certification from the local register or one-stop shop.
Active & monitoring
Seat usable for the administrative suite. Notification of official mail according to the chosen form.
Where do we operate?
The same seriousness in every African country and in the Emirates
Whether you choose Abidjan, Dakar, Douala, Casablanca, Nairobi or Dubai, RAHIZI applies the same standard: real address, written contract, local contact and followed up until the attestation. The formalities change from country to country — not our compliance requirement.
It is to establish the registered office at an address provided by a homeowner, with a written contract and a certificate for registration.
Is a postal box sufficient?
No. In the OHADA area, the seat must be a sufficiently precise address or geographical indication. A postal box alone is insufficient.
Can I house from France, Canada or the UAE?
Yes. Documents sent remotely, local contact on site, certificate provided for your incorporation or registered-office transfer file.
What documents do I have to prepare?
In general: identification of the manager, company information (or draft articles of association), sometimes proof of personal domicile. The exact list depends on the country and is sent to you with the estimate.
How long before the address is active?
Often a few working days after full file and contract signature. The time limits for the local register depend on the country.
How much does it cost?
The rate depends on the country, duration and services included (certification, mail). We establish a transparent estimate for your destination, with a clear amount before engagement.
Does home ownership replace business creation?
No. It provides the seat address. Creation (statutes, register, taxation) is a distinct approach — which RAHIZI can also support.
Can I change my address later??
Yes. A transfer of headquarters follows the rules of the country. We show you the steps at the right time.
Homelessness in an individual: Is it risky?
Without a clear contract or certificate, the file may be refused or the seat contested. An organized domiciliate and written documents secure your registration.
And the United Arab Emirates?
Whether you are in a free zone or a "handland" company, a registered address is still required. The estimate specifies the assembly adapted to your activity and structure.
Cost
Ask for my housing quote
Indicate the target country, your situation (diaspora or resident) and if the company already exists. We answer to contact@rahizi.org.
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