Africa

In today’s global market, organisations are increasingly investing across borders. Whether you're an African company entering Australia or an Australian business expanding into Africa, we can help you navigate the strategic, regulatory and operational complexities of cross-border investment, from market entry and corporate structuring to government assistance.

With offices throughout Africa, our team is close to where you do business. We offer local knowledge, strong networks and deep expertise to help you minimise risk and maximise opportunity. Expanding into unfamiliar cultures, business landscapes, and regulatory regimes can be challenging, but our experienced advisers are here to guide you every step of the way, ensuring seamless service across the BDO network as you grow internationally.

How BDO can help

We can assist you with your entry into Africa with support to:  

• Help you set up local business structures
• Undertake due diligence of company affairs in Africa
• Perform taxation compliance and accounting services
• Set up back-office functions (selection of financial system, Human Resource policies)
• Structure and plan for international taxation
• Assist with sustainability policies and reporting including modern slavery requirements
• Develop and implement risk and cybersecurity policies
• Conduct preliminary assessments of investment opportunities in Africa
• Reorganise corporate capital structure in Africa.