How to register a company in Madagascar
To register a company in Madagascar, incorporate it with EDBM (one-stop business desk): reserve a company name, file the incorporation documents and appoint directors. Once registered, register the company for tax with Direction Générale des Impôts (DGI), and register as an employer and for TVA if those apply.
The steps
- 1 Reserve a company name with EDBM (one-stop business desk).
- 2 File the incorporation documents and appoint directors.
- 3 Register the company for tax with Direction Générale des Impôts (DGI) to get a taxpayer number.
- 4 Register as an employer (with CNaPS (national social-security fund)) if you will hire staff.
- 5 Register for TVA once turnover passes MGA 400 million (turnover).
Frequently asked questions
Which body registers companies in Madagascar?
Companies in Madagascar are registered with EDBM (one-stop business desk).
Do I register for tax separately in Madagascar?
Yes — after incorporation you register the company for tax with Direction Générale des Impôts (DGI).
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Reviewed June 2026 from official sources. General information only — confirm with Direction Générale des Impôts (DGI) or a registered professional.