Knowledge base
Insights on investing in São Tomé and Príncipe
Practical guides from the MARSF team: citizenship, company formation, residence, taxes, exports, tourism, fisheries and ready-made investment projects — based on the laws of São Tomé and Príncipe.
CitizenshipSão Tomé and Príncipe Citizenship by Investment in 2026: Real Costs, Timeline and PitfallsWhat a São Tomé and Príncipe passport really costs with all fees, how due diligence works, who you can include and what to know before you apply.Read article →Company formationHow to Set Up a Company in São Tomé and Príncipe: A Step-by-Step Guide for Foreign InvestorsHow a foreigner registers a company in São Tomé and Príncipe: which legal form to choose, minimum capital, documents and what to do after registration.Read article →ResidenceResidence Permit in São Tomé and Príncipe: Grounds, Documents and the Path to Permanent ResidenceHow a foreigner gets a residence permit in São Tomé and Príncipe: grounds, entry visa, renewals and permanent residence after five years.Read article →TaxesTaxes and Profit Repatriation in São Tomé and Príncipe: What Investors Need to KnowTax rates in São Tomé and Príncipe for companies and individuals, Investment Code incentives and how to repatriate profits legally.Read article →ExportExporting from São Tomé and Príncipe in 2026: Cocoa, Coffee, Pepper — Markets, Documents and IncentivesHow to export cocoa, coffee and pepper from São Tomé and Príncipe: EU, China and US access, CIAT documents, customs fees and EUDR rules.Read article →AgribusinessHow to Start a Cocoa Plantation in São Tomé and Príncipe: A Practical Guide for InvestorsHow to start a cocoa plantation in São Tomé and Príncipe: land for foreigners, varieties and seedlings, care, fermentation, yields and incentives.Read article →InvestmentHow to join a ready-made investment project in São Tomé and protect your moneyHow to join a ready-made investment project in São Tomé and Príncipe: participation models, SPV, promoter checks, contract terms and Investment Code incentives.Read article →TourismTourism business in São Tomé and Príncipe: eco-lodges, diving, agritourismVisitor growth, key source markets, niches for investors, land for a hotel and Investment Code tax incentives. A step-by-step plan from MARSF.Read article →FisheriesFishing and fish processing in São Tomé: opportunities for investorsAn exclusive economic zone of about 160,000 km², an EU agreement until 2029 and a shortage of cold storage. Investment niches, licences and incentives.Read article →RepresentationCompany representation in São Tomé: address, office and dealing with government bodiesA virtual office, an office with a manager or full representation in São Tomé and Príncipe. Dealing with government bodies and the company bank account.Read article →
