OVERVIEW OF REFORMS
STARTING A BUSINESS (more information)
In fifteenth place, worldwide, and first in Africa, under the Starting a business indicator of the Doing Business ranking for 2020, Togo retains it reformative dynamics with more reforms….
PERFORMANCE OF CONTRACTS (more information)
Compared to a few years ago, when it was one of the lowest ranked in the Doing Business’ Enforcing Contracts index, Togo, making many efforts to improve its business climate, has managed to make a significant jump in the index in recent years… .
EXECUTION OF CONTRACT (more information)
Creation of special commercial chambers for small debts • Creation of commercial chambers in the Court of Appeal • Civil and commercial cases are now handled by separate officials • Establishment of commercial courts in Lomé and Kara • Lawyers and bailiffs now have access to the FORSETI COMMERCIAL platform • A maximum period of 100 days has been set for resolution of a commercial dispute.
TRADE ACROSS BORDERS (more information)
Compared to previous years,Togo has significantly improved its ranking below“Cross-Border Transactions” index by adopting multiple reforms mainly focused on digitization and reducing delays, for import and export related import and export procedures.
Compared to previous yearsTogo has significantly improved its ranking in “Cross-Border Transactions” index by adopting multiple reforms mainly focused on digitization and reduction of delays, for import and export related import and export processes.
CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (more information)
After moving from 133rd to 127th place according to the Doing Business 2020 manufacturing permits index, Togo aims to repeat this feat in the next edition of the global ranking. To this end, it introduced multiple reforms this year.
RECEIPT OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY (more information)
Over the past two years, Togo’s ranking under the Doing Business’ Getting electricity and water index has steadily increased. Due to this performance in multiple reforms aimed at making it easier for businesses to access electricity and water, Lomé plans to introduce even more reforms this year to maintain its improvements.
REGISTRATION OF PROPERTY (more information)
Of all the Doing Business indicators, Togo has improved the most since 2018. Indeed, after years at the bottom of this ranking, the country is now seeking to beat Rwanda, which is the best performer on this indicator in Africa. To do this, Lomé has introduced several reforms, with the latest batch being implemented this year.
PUBLIC CONTRACTS (more information)
From professionalization to digitization, through legislation, Togo’s public procurement framework is constantly being modernized. Several reforms have been implemented to improve the sector largely to the benefit of the private sector, which is at the heart of the National Development Plan.
PAYMENT OF TAXES AND DUTIES (more information)
To improve its business environment, Togo has introduced some important reforms related to the payment of taxes and duties. From replacing some taxes to canceling others through exemptions, the country has only one goal: to offer the most attractive tax framework to investors and economic operators. To achieve this, the authorities relied on digitization.