Starting a business in Madagascar: the compliance basics
To start a business in Madagascar: register the company with EDBM (one-stop business desk), register for tax with Direction Générale des Impôts (DGI) (corporate income tax 20% (minimum 0.5% of turnover); TVA 20% once over MGA 400 million (turnover)), comply with the Code du Travail (Labour Code) if you hire, and meet a data-protection law (Loi 2014-038) for personal data.
First compliance steps
- 1 Register the company with EDBM (one-stop business desk).
- 2 Register for tax with Direction Générale des Impôts (DGI).
- 3 Register as an employer (CNaPS (national social-security fund)) and use written contracts if you hire.
- 4 Register for TVA once turnover passes MGA 400 million (turnover).
- 5 Put a basic a data-protection law (Loi 2014-038) framework in place.
Frequently asked questions
What do I need to start a business in Madagascar?
Register with EDBM (one-stop business desk), register for tax with Direction Générale des Impôts (DGI), and meet labour (Code du Travail (Labour Code)) and data-protection rules. Confirm specifics with Direction Générale des Impôts (DGI).
More on Madagascar
- Register a company — Madagascar
- Company tax — Madagascar
- VAT / sales tax — Madagascar
- Hiring staff — Madagascar
- Data protection — Madagascar
- Tax clearance — Madagascar
- Empowerment / B-BBEE — Madagascar
- Licences & permits — Madagascar
- Payroll & employee tax — Madagascar
- Importing & customs — Madagascar
- Annual returns — Madagascar
- Full Madagascar 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.