APIX Business Creation Points in Senegal: Everything Done in 48h for Under 100,000 FCFA in 2026

The verdict in three sentences

APIX has turned company creation in Senegal into a real one-stop-shop: a single file at the Business Creation Point (PCE) generates your RCCM, your NINEA and your tax registration in 24 to 72h if the file is complete. The NINEA is free; the real costs are the RCCM (62,500 FCFA for a SARL) and the articles registration duties (25,000 FCFA). In total, a turnkey SARL in Dakar costs 87,500 to 150,000 FCFA depending on capital and notary fees.

Real APIX 2026 fees by legal form

Here is the schedule observed in H1 2026 at APIX's PCEs. Amounts vary little between Points (Dakar, Thies, Ziguinchor, Saint-Louis...).

Where applicable, add notary fees (15,000 to 40,000 FCFA) for certifying or drafting the articles. This is the main variable in the final budget.

The 14-PCE network and the one-stop-shop procedure

APIX operates 14 Business Creation Points across the country, avoiding a systematic trip to Dakar. The procedure bundles into a single visit what once required several administrations.

The 12-document checklist includes: ID or passport of partners, proof of registered-office address, signed articles, sworn non-conviction declaration, APIX form, capital deposit certificate, minutes of the constitutive meeting, and certified copies. The most common mistake: submitting articles not certified by a notary when the form requires it, causing an immediate rejection and several lost days.

Mini case study

Awa, a consultant in Dakar, creates a SUARL to invoice her services. She picks a 100,000 FCFA capital, has her articles certified by a notary for 20,000 FCFA, and submits at the Dakar-Plateau PCE. Her budget: 50,000 FCFA RCCM + 25,000 registration duties + 20,000 notary = 95,000 FCFA, free NINEA. File submitted on a Tuesday, she collects RCCM and NINEA on Thursday, i.e. 48h. She then opens her professional bank account with these documents.

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FAQ

Is the NINEA really free in Senegal in 2026?

Yes, the NINEA is issued free of charge by APIX within the one-stop-shop. You only pay the RCCM (50,000 to 62,500 FCFA) and the articles registration duties (25,000 FCFA).

How long does APIX creation really take?

Between 24 and 72h for a complete file. Delays almost always come from a missing document or uncertified articles, not from APIX itself.

How much does a turnkey SARL cost in Dakar?

Expect 87,500 to 150,000 FCFA: 62,500 RCCM, 25,000 registration duties, plus 15,000 to 40,000 FCFA notary fees depending on your choice.

Do I have to go to Dakar to create my company?

No. APIX has 14 Business Creation Points (Thies, Ziguinchor, Saint-Louis, etc.), letting you complete formalities close to home.

What mistake gets an APIX file rejected?

The most common is submitting articles not certified by a notary when the legal form requires it. Also check the registered-office proof of address and name consistency across all documents.

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