Doing Business with Chad

Exporting to Chad involves several steps to ensure compliance with local regulations. Here’s a detailed guide:

1. Conduct Market Research

   • Analyze demand for your product in Chad and identify potential competitors.

2. Verify Product Compliance

   • Ensure your product meets local standards. Contact the Chadian Customs Agency for guidance.

3. Logistics and Customs Clearance

   • Work with a customs broker to facilitate the process and pay applicable duties and taxes via the Customs Directorate.

Key Contacts

• Chadian Customs Agency: Customs Website

Importing goods into Chad requires adherence to the Harmonized System (HS) and CEMAC regional trade protocols.

1. Register Your Business

   • Ensure your business is registered in Chad and obtain necessary licenses from ANIE.

2. Classify Your Goods

   • Use correct HS codes for accurate duty and tax assessment.

Incorporating a company in Chad involves legal registration managed primarily by **ANIE**:

1. Choose a Business Structure

   • Decide on the type of company (e.g., SARL – Limited Liability Company).

2. Register the Business

   • Submit articles of incorporation to ANIE and obtain a Tax Identification Number (NIF).

3. Tax Registration

   • Register with the Direction Générale des Impôts for fiscal identification.

Key Contacts

• ANIE (National Investment Agency): ANIE Website

Setting up manufacturing in Chad offers access to the CEMAC market and rich natural resources:

1. Choose a Suitable Location

   • Identify industrial zones with access to necessary power and transportation infrastructure.

2. Obtain Necessary Permits

   • Apply for construction, environmental, and sector-specific operating licenses.

Trademark protection in Chad is managed through the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI):

1. Trademark Search

   • Check availability via the OAPI database to avoid legal conflicts.

2. Filing Application

   • File with OAPI. Registration is generally valid for **10 years** and covers all member states.

Key Contacts

• OAPI: OAPI Website

1. Language and Culture

• Official languages are **French and Arabic**. Trust and personal relationships are vital for long-term success.

2. Economic Factors

• The currency is the **Central African CFA franc (XAF)**, which is pegged to the Euro, providing exchange rate stability.