African Desk

Investors worldwide recognise Africa’s vast growth potential, in particular its demographic edge as the world’s second most populous continent. Danish companies are increasingly expanding their businesses into many of the 54 sovereign countries in Africa. Africa is the world’s youngest continent, with 50% of its population at ages 19 or younger. Africa is expected to have the biggest labour force by 2040.

The African business environment is filled with opportunities, and is fast becoming a lucrative commercial market with enormous potential for both Danish companies doing business in, or with Africa. However, divergent cultures, business landscapes and unique legal regulatory and political environments can make these ventures particularly challenging.

Africa’s tax and regulatory frameworks are constantly evolving to address internal economic issues, the prospect of doing business in Africa can therefore be as daunting as it can be exciting.

Meeting Your Needs

PwC has a dedicated Africa Business Desk in Denmark to provide a comprehensive suite of services for Nordic based companies evaluating the Africa option, or for those who already have a presence in Africa. We also assist African companies that seek to enhance their presence in Denmark and the Nordics.

Drawing on the strength of the PwC network and the firm's unique thought leadership methodology, the Africa Desk in Copenhagen has been established to assist Nordic and other foreign investors in coordinating the setting up and running of operations in Africa.
The team works closely and seamlessly with colleagues in PwC offices in African countries.

The Africa Desk has an African tax specialist who has hands-on experience in Africa in direct and indirect taxes coupled with an expert knowledge of the Denmark business/regulatory environment.

Together with the support from the strong network of PwC firms in Africa, the Africa Desk is well equipped to deliver optimal solutions to clients through

  • Addressing important issues facing your business in African countries in an integrated manner;
  • Optimizing both Danish and African tax structures to ensure efficiency;
  • Providing quick responses to preliminary and generic questions that companies would like answered when considering investment in Africa;
  • Facilitating investments and business operations by providing access to the right contacts for tax (and legal) advisory services to investors in Africa;
  • Coordinating between companies investing into Africa and respective PwC offices in other countries; and
  • Organising seminars on the intricacies of doing business in various African countries and provides regular updates on recent tax and regulatory developments on the continent.

Contact us

Jørgen Juul Andersen

Partner, Transfer Pricing, PwC Denmark

Tel: 3945 9434

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