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How do I obtain a Schengen visa?
Advice and administrative procedures for obtaining a study, tourist or business visa
Obtaining a visa for the Schengen area, Canada or the United States may seem complex, but with the right preparation and attention to detail, the process can be simplified.
Protecting your intellectual property: strategies
Protecting your intellectual property, such as original works, trademarks, trade secrets and databases, is essential for your business and for creators. Here is an overview of the key concepts related to this protection and...
Managing your civil and commercial contracts
The drafting of legal documents such as partnership agreements, confidentiality agreements, leases, general terms and conditions of use and sale, employment contracts, partnership agreements and franchise agreements is essential to ensure the...
Setting up and structuring a company in the OHADA zone
The creation, structuring and disposal of legal entities such as companies, subsidiaries, branches and NGOs in the OHADA (Organisation pour l'Harmonisation en Afrique du Droit des Affaires) area are complex processes requiring a thorough understanding of the...
Redundancy for economic reasons in Senegal
The redundancy procedure is divided into the following phases:
1 An employer considering redundancies for economic reasons must convene a meeting of staff representatives and work with them to find all possible solutions for preserving the jobs threatened. These solutions include, for example, reducing working hours, short-time working, redeployment, etc.
How to set up an NGO in Senegal
To be recognised as an NGO, the association must have been in existence for at least two years. The application for approval is sent to the Minister of the Interior. Approval grants tax benefits on equipment used to make investments, for a period of two years. The NGO benefits from exemption from duties and taxes on equipment imported or acquired locally. Vehicles imported or purchased locally are also exempt from import duties and taxes.
Shareholders' or partners' agreement
A shareholders' or partners' agreement is a contract concluded between the partners or shareholders of a company with a view to organising relations between partners/shareholders and with third parties and to safeguarding their interests. The shareholders' or partners' agreement may also define the company's management procedures and mechanisms for preventing and resolving conflicts. The shareholders' or partners' agreement complements the company's articles of association. Unlike the articles of association, which are public documents, the shareholders' agreement is a private contract, which guarantees a degree of confidentiality.
The regulation of e-commerce in the Ohada space
Introduction: The state of play Improved connectivity and rapid Internet penetration in Africa are driving the proliferation of e-commerce platforms on the continent. This emerging market, which the e-commerce giants are studying with great interest,...
Importing goods into Senegal
Formalities prior to exporting to Senegal A NINEA number is required for customs clearance. You have two options for obtaining it. Create a Senegalese company if you have a commercial activity in Senegal...