The verdict in three sentences
The real wealth of a Kolonell vitrine partner is not the sale commission, but the 5 % recurring that accumulates with each maintenance client. With 12 clients paying 50,000 FCFA/month, you earn 30,000 FCFA/month, or 360,000 FCFA/year in passive income, with no extra effort. This rate crushes the classic commissions of construction (3-5 %) or real estate (5-7 %) in Senegal.
Anatomy of the vitrine commission
The vitrine commission has two components you must understand to maximize it.
| Component | Rate | Calculation base | 2026 amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter sale | 15 % | 250,000 FCFA | 37,500 FCFA |
| Growth sale | 15 % | 500,000 FCFA | 75,000 FCFA |
| Premium sale | 15 % | 1,200,000 FCFA | 180,000 FCFA |
| Recurring maintenance | 5 % | 50,000 - 200,000 FCFA/month | 2,500 - 10,000 FCFA/month |
Payment is made within 48 hours after the client pays, via Wave or Orange Money. The recurring commission lands every month as long as the client keeps their maintenance contract: no cap, no end date.
Compounding the recurring portfolio
The magic happens as the portfolio grows. Each new maintenance client adds income that does not disappear. Here is the 2026 order-of-magnitude projection, with an average maintenance of 50,000 FCFA/month.
| Maintenance clients | Monthly recurring | Annual recurring | 3-year cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 12,500 FCFA | 150,000 FCFA | 450,000 FCFA |
| 10 | 25,000 FCFA | 300,000 FCFA | 900,000 FCFA |
| 20 | 50,000 FCFA | 600,000 FCFA | 1,800,000 FCFA |
| 40 | 100,000 FCFA | 1,200,000 FCFA | 3,600,000 FCFA |
In Senegal, few commission models offer such uncapped recurring income. A real estate agent earns 5-7 % once; a construction referral 3-5 % on a one-off project. The Kolonell vitrine partner compounds: their base income climbs every month a client stays loyal.
Mini case study
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Fatou, a teacher in Thies, becomes a Kolonell partner. In 8 months she places 16 vitrines, of which 14 subscribe to maintenance at 50,000 FCFA/month. Sale commissions: mostly Growth, ~14 x 75,000 = 1,050,000 FCFA collected. Recurring: 14 clients x 2,500 FCFA = 35,000 FCFA/month, or 420,000 FCFA over 12 months. Total year 1: about 1.4 million FCFA, part of which keeps landing in year 2 without her prospecting again. Her year 2 goal: reach 30 recurring clients for a 75,000 FCFA/month passive base.
FAQ
Is the 5 % recurring really uncapped? Yes. Whether you have 5 or 200 maintenance clients, you earn 5 % of each one's monthly amount, indefinitely as long as they pay.
What happens if a client stops maintenance? That client's recurring income ends, but the others continue. Hence the value of a broad portfolio: it smooths out departures.
How is the 15 % calculated? On the pre-tax amount of the website creation contract. A Premium vitrine at 1,200,000 FCFA earns you 180,000 FCFA in a single sale.
Is the recurring paid even if I do nothing more? Yes, it is passive income. As long as your clients stay in maintenance, you are paid every month, with no new action.
How does it compare with other commissions in Senegal? Real estate 5-7 % one-off, construction 3-5 % one-off, life insurance ~10 % the first year. The Kolonell vitrine is the only one combining 15 % immediate AND 5 % unlimited recurring.
Build your annuity with Kolonell
The Kolonell vitrine referral program is designed to build income that lasts. 15 % on every sale, 5 % recurring for life on maintenance, paid within 48 hours via Wave/OM. Each client placed is one more brick in your monthly annuity.
Let's talk about your project. Start building your recurring client portfolio with Kolonell today. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.