Islamic Republic of MauritaniaSouth Africa
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Cape Town · Western Cape

Doing business in Mauritania

Investment opportunities, business setup and official investor support.

Your investment partner

Start with APIM.

The Investment Promotion Agency of Mauritania (APIM) supports national and foreign investors, connects them with public institutions and helps them establish and develop projects in Mauritania.

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Investment opportunities

Explore the sectors.

Browse APIM’s sector profiles to identify opportunities and discuss the requirements for your proposed activity.

Establish your business

Company registration through the one-stop shop.

APIM’s one-stop shop coordinates commercial, tax and social security registration. Its published turnaround is 48 working hours once complete documentation is submitted. Confirm the requirements for your chosen structure directly with APIM.

  1. Choose a structure

    APIM provides guidance on sole proprietorships, companies, economic interest groups and branches.

  2. Prepare your documents

    Prepare the signed creation form, identity document and proof of business address. Additional documents, authorisations and fees depend on your activity and legal structure.

  3. Follow APIM’s application channels

    Use APIM’s official business setup page for the full checklist, guides and access to its Khidmaty platform or one-stop shop.

Official company setup guide

Investment framework

Incentives and guarantees.

APIM explains the investment schemes and guarantees available under Mauritania’s Investment Code. Eligibility depends on the project and the applicable scheme; discuss your business plan and required approvals with APIM.

View the official investment framework

Contact APIM

Investment Promotion Agency of Mauritania

Avenue Mokhtar Ould Daddah · Tevragh Zeina
Nouakchott · Mauritania


+222 38 81 90 51

Investor support and enquiry form

Source: APIM official website. Information reviewed on 8 October 2026. For current procedures and project-specific requirements, consult the linked APIM pages.