Adopts law concerning one-stop shops for Special Economic Zones

On 3 May 2019, the Republic of Congo adopted Decree No. 2019-120 concerning the attributions, organization and operation of the one-stop shops for special economic zones in the Republic of Congo. The Decree aims to simplify administrative formalities for companies operating in the zones. Accordingly, each special economic zone has a one-stop shop under the authority of the Minister responsible for special economic zones. In addition, points of single contact are established, which are responsible for: • Receiving and processing declarations and requests from economic operators • Collecting regulatory fees related to formalities • Forwarding files to the competent administrations • Issuing receipts for completed formalities

The Decree also establishes that the one-stop shops receive declarations and requests from operators via a single form, applications are sent to the relevant administrations within 48 hours, and administrations have 48 hours to notify their decision to the one-stop shop. After this period, the declaration is deemed valid.

• Type:

  • Promotion and facilitation (Investment facilitation , Special economic zones)

• Industry:

  • Not industry specific

• Sources:

  • Droite Afrique, adopted Decree No. 2019-120 concerning the attributions, organization and operation of the one-stop shops of the special economic zones, https://www.droit-afrique.com/texte/congo-decret-n2019-120-3-mai-2019-portant-attributions-organisation-fonctionnement-guichets-uniques-zones-economiques-speciales/, 03 May 2019