Series · OHADA country factsheets Practical benchmarks, country by country, for investors and general counsel. Each factsheet combines a base of factual data — company forms, taxation, incentives, key sectors, foreign-exchange rules — with a practitioner’s reading from UGGC Africa: what the texts say vs ground reality. One framework harmonised across 17 OHADA states, with […]
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Country investment factsheet · OHADA business law Legal & tax framework for investment — June 2026 edition The largest economy in the CEMAC zone and a gateway to Central Africa, Cameroon combines a domestic market of more than 30 million people, a strategic maritime frontage (Kribi deep-sea port) and membership of the unified OHADA legal
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Paris, February 10th, 2026 – UGGC Avocats announces the appointment of Rim Tazi as partner in its Casablanca office, effective January 1st, 2026. This appointment reflects the firm’s sustained growth strategy and further reinforces its leadership in business law in Morocco and, more broadly, across Africa. Rim Tazi has been with the firm since 2007
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Ali Bougrine, Managing Partner of UGGC Africa, is featured for the second consecutive year in the “100 Legal Powerlist” by Jeune Afrique Business+, ranking 23rd in 2025 after a Top 20 position in 2024.
UGGC Africa is pleased to be ranked and recognised in 6 categories among the best law firms in Africa and Morocco in the 2025 edition of Leaders League. UGGC Africa is ranked in Morocco in: The Africa Desk is ranked in the following categories: Thank you to our clients and partners for their continued trust.
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March 2025 – UGGC Africa is proud to be once again, ranked among the best firms in Africa by The Legal 500. UGGC Africa is recognised in: Commercial, corporate and M&A: Dispute resolution: Banking, finance and capital markets: Tax law: Tourism and real estate: Employment law: Projects and public law: About UGGC Africa : UGGC Africa is
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The AfCFTA Investment Protocol reshapes the African legal landscape: ESG obligations, end of intra-African BITs, and a new balance between investor protection and state sovereignty. A pivotal framework for long-term, responsible investment across the continent.
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April 2024 – The Pan-African Investment Code (PIC), adopted in 2016 under the auspices of the African Union, signifies a substantial advancement in the regulation of foreign investment across the African continent. This ambitious text aims to address the shortcomings of previous bilateral investment treaties (BITs), which have often been criticised for being unbalanced in
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Ali Bougrine, Managing Partner of UGGC Africa, is ranked among the top lawyers in corporate and commercial law by Chambers & Partners. Analysis from Chambers & Partners : “Ali Bougrine of UGGC Avocats splits his time between Paris and Casablanca, allowing him to assist French clients with African acquisitions and investments.” Analysis from Chambers &
January 2025 – Located at the crossroads of Africa, Europe and the Mddle East, Morocco has established itself as one of the preferred destinations for foreign investment in Africa. Thanks to its political stability, modern infrastructure and legal arsenal, Morocco is positioned as a strategic hub for companies from all over the world looking to invest
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