Benson Formations

Benin International Tax Framework and Fiscal Incentives

Benin’s 2026 Amending Finance Law introduces several changes affecting corporate profits, capital gains, digital transactions, and cross-border businesses. For multinational groups and investors operating in West Africa, understanding these developments is increasingly important when planning their Beninese operations and international tax structure.  Corporate Tax & Investment Incentives  Beninese businesses remain subject to the applicable corporate […]

Benin Deal Room & Glo-Djigbé SEZ: Corporate Structuring for West African Expansion

The Government of Benin has launched the Benin Deal Room 2026 (BDR 2026), presenting more than 20 government-endorsed projects representing approximately US$2–3 billion in capital requirements across infrastructure, manufacturing, agro-industry, logistics, and energy.  Alongside the development of the Glo-Djigbé Special Economic Zone (GDIZ), Benin is positioning itself as an emerging platform for industrial production, value-added […]

World Bank CPF Framework and Residency Regulations in Benin

The World Bank Group has approved a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Benin, with an International Development Association (IDA) allocation of US$1.077 billion over the next decade, complemented by financing from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA).  The framework is designed to support private-sector development, infrastructure, employment, human capital, […]