Business Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Council
Purpose: Simpler Rules for African Business
The Business Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Council brings together lawyers, regulators, advisers and business owners from across Africa who know how regulatory systems work in practice. Working with governments and regional bodies, the Council pushes to simplify procedures, cut duplication and recognise rules across borders, so firms can make and trade in the continental market.
Our Vision
A Seamless Regulatory Environment
To build a clear, transparent and harmonised regulatory environment across Africa, so firms can make, sell and grow across the African Continental Free Trade Area.
Our Mission
Advancing Compliance and Efficiency
- Simplify Permits and Approvals: Advocate for fewer steps and clearer timelines with the authorities that issue permits and licences.
- Ease Tax Compliance: Press for simpler reporting, fair dispute processes and rules on transfer pricing that stop value leaving where it is made.
- Policy Alignment: Work with national and regional bodies to align rules and recognise standards across borders.
- Member Support: Help businesses understand regulation and refer them to qualified advisers and authorities.
Expert Committee: Advocates for Business Efficiency
The Business Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Committee draws on
- Legal Experts specialising in commercial, customs and tax law.
- Industry Leaders who bring practical views on compliance challenges.
- Policy Advisors experienced in regional trade rules.
- Finance Professionals to improve tax and reporting frameworks.
- Community Representatives to ensure rules work for small firms.
Engagement with Authorities: Unified Advocacy
National-Level Engagement:
- Work with trade ministries and business registration authorities to simplify company registration and licensing processes.
Regional-Level Collaboration:
- Liaise with revenue and customs authorities and other regulatory agencies to address compliance challenges.
Continental-Level Representation:
- Engage with the AfCFTA Secretariat, regional economic communities, mutual recognition of standards processes and the African Union to create business-friendly regulation.
Council Convener: Leading Compliance Advocacy
The Convener will
- Represent businesses in discussions with policymakers.
- Drive initiatives to simplify compliance processes.
- Align the movement’s regulatory asks with national and continental frameworks.
Why This Council Matters
- For Businesses: Reduces compliance costs and delays at borders and registries.
- For Communities: Makes it easier for small businesses and start-ups to formalise.
- For Economic Growth: Builds investor confidence and a rules-based setting for making things in Africa.
Make Compliance Simpler
Join the Business Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Council to help simplify regulation and create a thriving environment for African firms. Become a Member Today. Nominations are invited from lawyers, regulators and business leaders.
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The Make In Africa Global Summit (MIAGS) is a global platform connecting leaders, businesses, investors, institutions and policymakers shaping the next era of economic growth across the Global South and Africa.
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