• Companies with annual revenue above CFA5 billion ($8.8 million) will be required to build headquarters in Burkina Faso.
• Firms will have six months to present construction plans once the law takes effect, with tax incentives provided for compliance.
• The measure aims to boost local investment, job creation, and state revenue while improving urban infrastructure.

The Burkinabe government plans to compel companies generating at least CFA5 billion ($8.8 million) in annual revenue to establish their headquarters in the country. Officials said the measure will strengthen local economic integration and promote urban development.

The Council of Ministers, chaired by Captain Ibrahim Traoré on October 9, 2025, adopted a draft bill that mandates qualifying companies to build local headquarters according to defined construction standards. The proposal will now be submitted to the Transitional Legislative Assembly for review.

If approved, the law will take effect promptly. Companies will then have six months to submit real estate plans and begin construction.

Finance Minister Aboubakar Nacanabo, who is leading the initiative, said the measure seeks to “anchor large corporations economically in Burkina Faso while supporting national urbanization efforts.” The government will support the process by offering tax incentives, particularly on construction materials.

The new regulation classifies companies into four categories based on annual revenue: above CFA100 billion; between 50 and 100 billion; between 10 and 50 billion; and between 5 and 10 billion. Construction requirements will vary by category and will be defined jointly with the Ministry of Urban Planning.

The government has instructed local authorities to speed up the issuance of building permits to ease implementation. Nacanabo said the reform should stimulate property investment, generate jobs, and increase fiscal revenue while enhancing the quality of corporate architecture.

“This measure will yield positive results in terms of real estate investment, job creation, and higher tax revenue, while ensuring compliance with architectural quality and environmental sustainability standards,” Nacanabo said.

This article was initially published in French by Chamberline Moko

Adapted in English by Ange Jason Quenum