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Burkina Faso is moving to strengthen economic sovereignty through a new bill requiring all companies with annual revenues of at least CFA 5 billion (approximately USD 8.8 million) to establish their headquarters within the country. Adopted by the Council of Ministers, the draft legislation will now be reviewed by the Transitional Legislative Assembly.
The measure is designed to promote economic integration, stimulate urban growth, and broaden the national tax base. If approved, eligible firms will have six months to submit real estate plans and begin constructing headquarters that meet tiered building standards based on revenue brackets: above CFA 100 billion, 50–100 billion, 10–50 billion, and 5–10 billion.
The Ministry of Urban Planning will define facility specifications in coordination with the Ministry of Finance, which will offer tax incentives on construction materials to encourage compliance. Local authorities have been instructed to expedite the processing of building permits.
In parallel, the government is intensifying domestic revenue mobilisation through structural reforms in the mining sector. Under the revised 2024 Mining Code, the state’s free-carried equity share in major gold mining ventures has risen from 10% to 15%, applying to flagship projects such as Sanbrado, Toega, and Kiaka. The code also allows the government to purchase an additional 30% stake, potentially raising total state ownership to 45%.
These policy shifts underscore Burkina Faso’s strategy to capture greater value from its natural resources and corporate activities. By mandating local headquarters and expanding state participation in mining, the government aims to anchor corporate wealth within its borders, create jobs in construction and administration, and reduce reliance on external financing.
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Finance Minister Aboubakar Nacanabo described the initiatives as essential for fostering urbanisation, boosting fiscal revenues, and advancing national development — even as tighter regulations may challenge some foreign investors. Together, the reforms signal a decisive push toward localisation of economic value and a stronger fiscal foundation for Burkina Faso.
