Search and document delivery at a glance
- Search online
- CFE name search with free basic information, without an account. Detailed data requires paid access. [3] [2]
- Search language
- Search and company information are in French. [3]
- Digital documents
- You can read notices online. The linked example also provides a PDF publication certificate. [7] [8]
- Paper and collection
- Not specified
- International delivery
- Not specified
- Fees at a glance
- Basic search free; one-off access FCFA 10,000, annual access FCFA 500,000
- Access
- Public basic information without login; paid access for detailed records
Choose the right register
CFE handles company formation and amendment procedures. Its public company search and legal notices support research. A search result has a CFE number. The RCCM number identifies the commercial registry entry and appears in the notice. [4] [3] [7]
Names and abbreviations explained
- CFECentre de Formalités des Entreprises
- Business formalities centre. It maintains an economic-operator file and provides the search described here. [4]
- RCCMRegistre du Commerce et du Crédit Mobilier
- Commercial and movable-credit register. The RCCM number identifies a register entry and is distinct from the CFE identifier. [5] [7] [3]
- Carte uniqueSingle business card
- A card combining RCCM registration with the NIF tax identifier and CNSS social-security identifier. It belongs to the company’s formalities and is not automatically included in a free search result. [5] [3]
- Antériorité et raison socialeExisting company-name check
- The name search also checks whether a proposed name remains available. A message that the name is unavailable can point to an already registered business. [3]
Search step by step
From company name to the required record
Search the CFE directory
Open “Antériorité et raison sociale” and enter the company name or a distinctive part of it. Basic search is free and requires no account. [1] [3]
Open and identify the result
Open the result’s additional information. Compare the company name and location with your starting information. Visible fields included legal form and activity start date, business purpose and CFE number. Management and ownership fields were marked as paid access. [3]
Read the public notice
Open the relevant legal notice to read the full text, including its RCCM number and registry transactions. Distinguish the dates: formation, amendment and publication may take place on different days. [6] [7] [8]
Identify what the PDF actually proves
The linked one-page PDF example certifies publication of a notice on 15 September 2026. Read the full notice on its accompanying webpage. Save both records if needed. Order a current extract or certified file copy separately. [7] [8]
Specify any additional information
CFE offers one-off and annual access to database details. The ordering route leads to login. Before paying, confirm which company the one-off access covers and whether it includes an exportable record or just an on-screen view. For an official extract, ask about the specific document and delivery route. [2] [3]
Documents and fees
| Document / information | Contents and purpose | Fee | How to get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free company profile [3] | Basic CFE result information, with paid management and ownership fields identified separately. | Free | Run a name search and display the result’s information. |
| Legal notice and publication certificate [6] [7] [8] | Full notice on a web page; separate PDF certifying publication of that notice. | The page and PDF are available free of charge without an account. | Open the public notice and choose the associated download. |
| Paid database information [2] [3] | According to the tariff page, includes management and ownership details among other categories; confirm the actual record’s contents. | One-off access FCFA 10,000 or annual access FCFA 500,000 on the current tariff page. | Login required; confirm the order’s scope and payment route first. |
What is available free of charge
Free basic information includes legal form, location, business purpose and activity start date, alongside available contact details and the CFE number. The information available depends on the entry. [3]
Information requiring paid access
The tariff page lists managers and governing bodies, shareholders and beneficial owners. It also includes capital and registered office. The current page charges FCFA 500,000 for annual access and FCFA 10,000 for one-off access. [2] [3]
Annual accounts have a separate route
For annual accounts, the search result links to gudef.otr.tg, a service of the Office Togolais des Recettes (OTR), Togo’s revenue authority. Use that separate service for financial documents. [3] [4]
Access from abroad
Name search and publication certificates are available without a local account. Paid details require access registration. The registration form asks for your name, contact details, password and user category. [3] [8]
Contact for extracts and delivery questions
CFE lists +228 22 20 63 60. Its address is at the corner of Avenue de la Présidence and Avenue Georges Pompidou at the CCIT chamber of commerce in Lomé; postal address B. P. 3210, Lomé. Include the company name and any known RCCM identifier in an enquiry. Obtain confirmation of the responsible information service, fees and delivery for the exact document required. [5] [7]
Official samples and reading guides
CFE example: certificate of publication
Public original French PDF concerning an ALORD-TOGO amendment notice published on 15 September 2026. The single page certifies publication. It replaces neither the complete notice nor a current register extract. [8] [7]
Avoid common mistakes
- “La raison sociale recherchée n’est pas disponible” means the name is no longer available for a new registration. Open the result to read the existing company information. [3]
- CFE’s rapid business-formation claims concern registration by the company. They are not a delivery deadline for an extract about another business. [5]
- A notice records the stated event at its date. Check subsequent changes when establishing current representation or ownership. [7]
Frequently asked questions
Can I search without an account?
Yes. Name search and basic company information are free and available without login. Management and ownership details carry a fee. [3]
Original sources
Sources reviewed: 15 September 2026. The guidance is based on the linked information published by registers and public authorities.
- CFE: Antériorité et raison sociale Centre de Formalités des Entreprises du Togo
- CFE: Accès tarifé CFE Togo
- CFE: recherche publique et inscription CFE Togo
- CFE: Missions et attributions CFE Togo
- CFE: Services rendus CFE Togo
- CFE: Les dernières annonces légales CFE Togo
- CFE: Annonce de modification ALORD-TOGO CFE Togo
- CFE: Certification de publication du 15 septembre 2026 CFE Togo