Tax Advisory — Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

Tax advisory firm in Abidjan

ANKHURA CONSEIL supports executives, businesses and investors in securing and optimizing their tax position — from routine filings to tax audit assistance, in Abidjan and across the OHADA region.

Our positioning

A tax firm rooted in Abidjan, as demanding as a Big Four

Choosing a tax advisor in Abidjan means first choosing a partner who understands both the letter of the law and the practice of the Ivorian tax authority. ANKHURA CONSEIL is an independent tax advisory firm in Abidjan, founded by partners who trained at Big Four firms and other leading firms in Côte d'Ivoire.

Our tax advisory firm in Côte d'Ivoire serves growing SMEs as well as structured groups and foreign investors, guided by one constant principle: a well-managed tax position is one that is anticipated, never endured.

Our missions

A 360° tax advisory service

01
Tax audit assistance
Upfront preparation, standing by your side throughout audit proceedings (desk audit, in-depth accounting audit or unannounced inspection), analysis and challenge of reassessment notices, negotiation with the tax authority.
02
Tax optimization & risk management
Choosing the most suitable tax regime, structuring transactions for tax purposes, reviewing exemptions and incentives applicable to your sector, anticipating risks before they turn into reassessments.
03
Filings & compliance
Support in preparing and tracking periodic filings (VAT, BIC, ITS, business license tax…), bringing you into compliance with the standardized e-invoice (FNE), and maintaining records compliant with the SYSCOHADA accounting standard.
04
Tax matters for companies and executives
Personal tax matters for executives and shareholders, compensation and dividend distribution, succession and restructuring, coordination with your accountant and other advisors.
Our practice

The kind of situations we handle

A few examples, for illustration, of the situations most frequently encountered by our tax advisory firm in Côte d'Ivoire — presented here in a generic and anonymized form.

Growing SME
"We've just crossed a turnover threshold and no longer know which tax regime applies."
Review of the applicable tax regime, update of filing obligations, and support through the transition to avoid any risk of reclassification.
Company notified of an audit
"We received notice of an in-depth accounting audit and have little time to prepare."
Building the file, preparing internal teams, attending every meeting with the tax authority, and critically reviewing the proposed reassessment.
Investor / international group
"We are structuring an operation in Côte d'Ivoire and need to secure the tax treatment of the arrangement from the outset."
Tax analysis of the setup, alignment with applicable tax treaties, and putting in place tax and filing compliance from the very first fiscal year.
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Frequently asked questions

FAQ on Ivorian taxation

Depending on your tax regime and industry, an Ivorian company may be subject to VAT, corporate income tax (BIC or BNC), the business license tax (patente), tax on income from securities (IRVM), withholding taxes (ITS, BNC withholding) and various parafiscal levies. An initial review of your situation identifies precisely which obligations apply to you.
The applicable regime depends mainly on annual turnover: companies with more modest turnover generally fall under the simplified regime, with lighter filing obligations, while larger structures fall under the normal real regime, subject to more extensive accounting and filing obligations. The choice of regime also affects certain audit procedures.
An audit may take the form of a desk audit (conducted remotely from your filings), an in-depth accounting audit (with an agent visiting your premises) or, more rarely, an unannounced inspection. In every case, the tax authority must follow an adversarial procedure: you must be informed, given time to respond, and may be assisted by an advisor at every stage.
Reassessment notices trigger strict response deadlines, whose starting point and length vary depending on the type of procedure. It is essential never to let a deadline lapse without a reasoned response: failing to react can be interpreted as tacit acceptance of the proposed adjustments.
The FNE is the electronic invoicing system rolled out by the Directorate General of Taxes for all taxpayers subject to VAT. It requires compliant invoices to be issued and transmitted in real time to the tax authority through an approved system. Non-compliance exposes you to penalties and can weaken your position during an audit.
Legal tax optimization means choosing, among the mechanisms provided for in the General Tax Code, those that best fit your structure and activity: an appropriate tax regime, sector-specific exemptions and incentives, the legal structuring of your group, and careful timing of transactions. It is fundamentally different from tax fraud, which exposes you to severe penalties.

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