Benin - Economy & Investment

Economy and Investment

Economic information about Benin are now in an ever dynamic trend. Several sources, including corporate websites of various institutions provide information on Benin economy . Altogether, the Ministry of Economy and Finance has committed to take best advantage from new information and communication technologies by computerizing its entire system including Customs and Excise. In this regard, primary and reliable economic information about Benin could be obtained from the Ministry of Economy and Finance or from its website www.mdef.bj.

However, other information sources are listed in the table below.

Other links

Economic Data

  • Socio-economic Indicators 
  • Economy Sectors Data 
  • Secondary Sector 
  • Tertiary Sector

Moving to Benin for Business

What steps to clear target your market?

  • What are the features in the Investment Code?
  • Which legal status to choose?
  • What steps are needed?
  • What taxes for your business ?
  • What social security for you and your employees ?
  • What possible supports to entrepreneurship?
  • Who can finance your project ?

Investment Code

Economic Development 

Investment Opportunities in Benin

Economic Integration

Macro Economy Framework

Your Business Guide

Cotton Sector

Economic and Financial Organizations

Micro-Enterprises and Informal Sector

Socio-economic Standing

Informal Sector and Formal Sector