Starting a business in Comoros: the compliance basics
To start a business in Comoros: register the company with Commercial Registry (RCCM), register for tax with Direction Générale des Impôts (DGI) (corporate income tax 35% (minimum 3% of turnover); VAT 10% once over set by DGI), comply with the Comorian Labour Code if you hire, and meet data-protection rules are still developing for personal data.
First compliance steps
- 1 Register the company with Commercial Registry (RCCM).
- 2 Register for tax with Direction Générale des Impôts (DGI).
- 3 Register as an employer (social-security contributions (~20–30% of salary, shared)) and use written contracts if you hire.
- 4 Register for VAT once turnover passes set by DGI.
- 5 Put a basic data-protection rules are still developing framework in place.
Frequently asked questions
What do I need to start a business in Comoros?
Register with Commercial Registry (RCCM), register for tax with Direction Générale des Impôts (DGI), and meet labour (Comorian Labour Code) and data-protection rules. Confirm specifics with Direction Générale des Impôts (DGI).
More on Comoros
- Register a company — Comoros
- Company tax — Comoros
- VAT / sales tax — Comoros
- Hiring staff — Comoros
- Data protection — Comoros
- Tax clearance — Comoros
- Empowerment / B-BBEE — Comoros
- Licences & permits — Comoros
- Payroll & employee tax — Comoros
- Importing & customs — Comoros
- Annual returns — Comoros
- Full Comoros compliance guide
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Reviewed June 2026 from official sources. General information only — confirm with Direction Générale des Impôts (DGI) or a registered professional.