Guides to doing business in Africa

Last updated: May 2025

This guide provides an overview of the key legal and regulatory considerations for businesses operating in African markets. It brings together country-specific guidance on corporate structures, regulatory requirements, employment law, tax, financing, investment regulation, and dispute resolution across multiple African jurisdictions. Designed as a practical starting point for international companies and investors, the guide highlights the legal frameworks that shape market entry, business operations, and cross-border investment throughout Africa.

What legal issues should businesses consider when operating in Africa?

Companies entering African markets should assess local corporate structures, regulatory requirements, tax regimes, employment laws, investment protections, and dispute resolution frameworks. These factors vary significantly between jurisdictions and can influence how businesses establish and operate locally.

Currently we have 17 guides: Angola, Burundi, Ethiopia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Mauritius, Morocco, Namibia, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

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