Official Chamber of Commerce of Spain in Senegal

The Official Chamber of Commerce of Spain in Senegal was established in 2019, obtaining official recognition on October 17 of the same year with the support of the Embassy of Spain in Senegal and its Economic and Commercial Office. It is an organization officially recognized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Business of Spain, as well as by the Ministry of Interior of Senegal.
Since February 27, 2020, CAMACOES Senegal has been a member of the Federation of Official Chambers of Commerce of Spain in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania (FEDECOM).
The main mission of the Official Chamber of Commerce of Spain in Senegal is to promote trade between both countries.
Additionally, it provides networking opportunities to establish business contacts, protects the business interests of Spanish companies in Senegal, increases the visibility of its members, offers professional training to improve the skills of the personnel of associated companies, and provides advice in various areas according to the needs of member companies.

ORGANIZATION CHART

Presidency

D. Ramón Nicolau

general
secretary

Yolanda Martínez Fernández

services

1

Support for the internationalisation of companies

through trade missions, commercial agendas, market research, support for participation in trade fairs.

2

Logistical support

assistance to facilitate the development of business projects with services such as translation and interpretation, postal domiciliation in the Chamber or employment exchange.

3

Promotion and visibility

through our website, private platform, social networks and newsletters.

4

Advice and information

support on legal, commercial, import/export, non-payment management and international tenders and bids.

Senegal’s geographical position makes it a crucial hub, connecting Africa to the rest of the world. Indeed, it represents the most accessible gateway to West Africa and plays a key role as a bridge to major export markets in Europe, Asia and the Americas. Its democratic model, praised worldwide, is characterised by strong institutions and a long tradition of freedom of expression. This political stability creates a climate conducive to business and investment, and its status as a regional centre allows it to reconcile modernity and tradition, thus attracting investors from all over the world. With a liberal economic framework and initiatives to promote investment, the country offers a dynamic and favourable business environment.

Opportunities

Senegal offers a stable political environment and a growing economy with business-friendly reforms. The country has signed free trade agreements with countries in the region and internationally, which offers great trade opportunities. In addition, Special Economic Zones (SEZs) provide tax and customs incentives for businesses. Emerging sectors such as agriculture, energy and tourism offer great investment opportunities. In addition, strategic partnerships such as APIX-CIES enhance foreign direct investment.

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