Presented by CGECI – The Ivorian Employers’ Association, this measure reflects a strong commitment to positioning the digital economy as a strategic driver of national competitiveness and value creation.
Three-Year Tax and Financial Incentives
The new regime provides tax exemptions and financial incentives over a three-year period for eligible startups. In addition, beneficiary companies will enjoy simplified access to public procurement opportunities and improved access to financing mechanisms, both public and private.
This approach aims to create a more enabling environment for experimentation, investment, and scale-up—key challenges often faced by startups during their early years.
Targeted Support for Balanced Territorial Development
Priority is given to startups operating outside the VITIB S.A. free zone, ensuring a more balanced distribution of support across the national territory. This strategic choice underscores the government’s intention to foster inclusive digital development beyond established technology hubs.
A Strong Signal to the Digital Ecosystem
With an ecosystem now comprising nearly 300 active startups across sectors such as fintech, edtech, agritech, and artificial intelligence, this clearer and more predictable tax framework sends a strong signal to entrepreneurs and investors alike.
Through this reform, Côte d’Ivoire clearly affirms its ambition to make digital innovation a cornerstone of economic transformation, investment attractiveness, and sustainable job creation.