To assist African entrepreneurs in developing their businesses on the continent, both legally and administratively, two tech entrepreneurs have developed a tailored solution.

Legafrik is a legaltech solution developed by an Ivorian startup, providing users in several countries across the continent access to legal services via its web platform. The startup, based in Abidjan, was founded in 2017 by Youssouf Ballo and Daouda Diallo.

"Our goal is to make basic legal services accessible to as many people as possible in the OHADA [Organisation for the Harmonization of Business Law in Africa] countries. Today, there is a lot of talk about financial inclusion, but I think it's also important to talk about legal inclusion. Our mission is to allow everyone to access legal services at very affordable rates," the startup explains.

Legafrik does not have a mobile application. Users need to access the startup's website through a browser. They must then click on the "client access" button in the upper right corner to reach the login page and then sign up. 

Once the account is created, users have access to a workspace from which they can kick-start various services and track their progress. Legafrik offers services including company creation in several African countries, assistance with opening bank accounts, debt recovery, company domiciliation, as well as license and administrative approvals.

Since its launch, the startup has supported more than 7,000 entrepreneurs and completed over 20,000 legal and administrative formalities. In addition to Côte d'Ivoire, Legafrik operates in Benin, Morocco, Senegal, DRC, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Togo, and Cameroon.

Adoni Conrad Quenum