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Testing the Ivorian market without immediately building a heavy structure

22 August 2026 · 2 min

Creating a subsidiary is not always the first step. A company can begin with a limited, managed and measurable operational presence.

Start with a defined assignment

Choose a precise objective: meet prospects, qualify partners, represent the company or monitor an operation. The assignment should have a timeframe and clear deliverables.

Centralise accountability

One local point of contact prevents fragmentation across multiple vendors. This person coordinates actions, documents decisions and alerts headquarters.

Measure before expanding

Reporting should show opportunities, obstacles, costs and next decisions. The company can then maintain, reinforce or stop the setup based on evidence.

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