Democratic Republic of Congo
Corporate Guide

Is there a requirement to have a fully paid up share capital at the point of incorporation in Democratic Republic of Congo?

No. However, it is obligatory to mention the amount of share capital in the articles of association. In this respect, it is important to note that the contributions are made in different ways. Several contributions are possible, in particular: contributions in cash (money), contributions in kind (material goods) and contributions in industry (knowledge put at the disposal of the company for its well-being). The latter cannot exceed 25% of the share capital.

Please note that certain companies have the option of paying up in instalments, in particular:

Limited liability companies: The shares shall be paid up during the subscription of the registered capital at least by half of their face value, under the terms of Article 311-1 of the Uniform Act. The surplus shall be paid up in one or more instalments within a period of two years, as from the registration of the company in the RCCM.

Public companies: The shareholders may pay up one quarter of the registered capital, namely CDF 10 million, provided that the surplus is paid up within three years from the date of registration of the company in the RCCM (Article 389 of the Uniform Act).