COMOROS

We have a team of professionals to assist with all your business needs, so you can concentrate fully on expanding in Comoros—leveraging its strategic island location, economic reforms, and rare first-mover opportunities in a largely untapped market.

WHY COMOROS?

Comoros is a hidden gem for frontier market investors—an island nation with a population of under one million, located at the maritime crossroads between Eastern Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia. While often overlooked, Comoros is quietly reforming its regulatory and business climate, supported by international development partners.

 

The country is moving from subsistence to structure—seeking private sector partnerships to modernize infrastructure, promote sustainable tourism, expand renewable energy, and commercialize its agricultural and marine wealth. For businesses with a long-term view, Comoros offers ground-floor access to a market where small investments can have outsized impact.

ADVANTAGES

  • Strategic location in the Indian Ocean near key trade routes, between Madagascar and the Mozambique Channel.

  • Membership in regional trade blocs such as COMESA and AfCFTA, allowing preferential access to African markets.

  • Abundant natural resources, including arable land, marine biodiversity, and unspoiled tourism sites.

  • High potential, low competition across sectors like ecotourism, sustainable fisheries, agritech, and green energy.

  • Full foreign ownership allowed, with no restrictions on repatriation of profits.

  • International backing for reforms, including support from the IMF, World Bank, and African Development Bank.

SIMPLE TAX REGIME

Comoros has a relatively straightforward tax structure, though implementation is still evolving. Recent reforms have focused on simplifying registration, reducing tax-related friction, and making the system more transparent and digital.

Investors benefit from a predictable tax code with opportunities for exemptions and incentives under the country’s investment code, especially for those operating in high-priority sectors.

TAX SLABS

Personal Income Tax:

0% to 30% based on progressive income brackets

VAT (Value Added Tax):

Standard rate of 10%
Exemptions available for essential goods and export-oriented businesses

Capital Gains Tax:

Treated as income in most cases, though some exemptions apply for reinvestment in strategic sectors

Social Security Contributions:

Employer: 5.5%
Employee: 2.5%

CORPORATE TAX RATES

  • Standard rate: 35% on local-source net profits
  • Dividends: 15%
  • Interest: 15%
  • Royalties: 15%
  • Investment Incentives:
  • Long-term tax exemptions under the Comorian Investment Code for eligible sectors
  • Potential tax holidays or reduced rates for projects in tourism, energy, agro-processing, and logistics
  • Duty-free imports for capital equipment and materials under approved investment status

COMOROS COMPANIES

Popular legal entities include:

  • SARL (Société à Responsabilité Limitée) – Ideal for small to medium enterprises; limited liability and flexible management
  • SA (Société Anonyme) – Suitable for larger ventures with public or private shareholders
  • Foreign Branch Offices – Permitted with registration; used by multinationals seeking local presence
  • Joint Ventures / PPPs – Strongly encouraged by government in sectors such as ports, energy, water, and telecoms
  • No restrictions on foreign ownership or capital repatriation. Company registration is being streamlined through digitalization and support from Comoros’ National Agency for Investment Promotion (ANPI).

INSIGHTFUL TAKEAWAYS

  • Comoros is a high-upside, low-entry market: Minimal competition and low operational costs mean small investments can generate strong local impact and profitability.
  • The country is ideal for long-term investors or socially conscious enterprises looking to partner in development through agribusiness, renewable energy, education, or basic infrastructure.
  • While the market is small, Comoros is a strategic location for Indian Ocean logistics and trade, with growing geopolitical interest from African, Arab, and Asian powers.
  • Development finance and donor funding create significant co-investment opportunities in public services and infrastructure.
  • Comoros is not for passive investors—it’s for entrepreneurs, pioneers, and builders looking to shape a market from the ground up. Those who enter early can establish brand loyalty, local partnerships, and long-term influence.

 

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Off the eastern coast of Africa, in the Indian Ocean, lies the archipelago-shaped island nation of Comoros. Seychelles, Madagascar, and Mozambique are neighboring nations. The volcanic islands of the Comoros have low hills and steep mountains. The president serves as both the head of state and the head of the government in a republican system of government.

Author: Chandrawat & Partners

Topic: Doing Business in Comoros

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