Welcome to the African Business Regulatory Authority (ABRA)

ABRA fosters credible, efficient, and trusted business environments across Africa through licensing, compliance, and continental integration.

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Building Trust in African Enterprise

ABRA promotes unified regulatory systems for Africa's economic growth, ensuring transparent and fair business practices. We streamline certification and boost operational confidence through initiatives like the AfCFTA. Grounded in international standards and adapted to Africa's context, our rigorous assessments guarantee ethical, financial, and operational excellence. ABRA fosters investor confidence and sustainable development by aligning with global practices and local regulations. We champion fair trade, ethical practices, and cross-border cooperation to empower African enterprises for global success. ABRA is shaping Africa’s business destiny with integrity and a clear vision.

Strategic Partners

African Union

African Union (AU)

Promoting continental integration and policy alignment across all sectors.

African Development Bank (AfDB)

African Development Bank (AfDB)

Investing in sustainable economic development and financing growth.

ECOWAS

ECOWAS

Enhancing economic cooperation and integration within West Africa.

ARSO

ARSO

Establishing standards that promote fair trade and sustainable development across African markets.

African Guarantee Fund (AGF)

African Guarantee Fund (AGF)

Improving access to credit for SMEs through risk-sharing mechanisms and guarantees.

Our Core Pillars

🛡 Standards & Compliance

We establish baseline criteria for enterprise conduct, ethics, and operations.

📋 Licensing & Certification

ABRA issues official business licenses to verified, compliant enterprises.

📊 Oversight & Monitoring

We conduct periodic compliance reviews and support ongoing transparency.

📚 Regulatory Advisory

Helping businesses navigate complex standards and meet certification goals.

🔍 Certified Business Registry

A continent-wide database of certified and approved African businesses.

Certified Business Directory

Search and verify certified enterprises across Africa through our public registry.

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