Our Services

Company Registration

MOES & PARTNERS has extensive experience in helping entrepreneurs set up business corporations. We provide expert guidance and support to both local entrepreneurs and foreign entities in choosing the right legal structure for their investment projects.

We can assist you in selecting from common forms such as:

Our services cover all aspects of the company registration process, from drafting necessary documents (such as articles of incorporation, shareholders’ agreement, and other required documents) to submitting them to the relevant government authorities and collecting the issued incorporation documents.

Legal Secretarial Services

We provide reliable legal secretarial services to support companies in managing their daily operations

Our expert team is well-equipped to handle a variety of legal tasks, including:

Streamlining the preparation and organization of the board of directors and shareholders meetings
Providing insightful analysis of legal issues crucial to these meetings
Ensuring meticulous drafting of meeting minutes and completion of legal registration formalities
Maintaining accurate social registers in full compliance with legal requirements
Safeguarding corporate documents, licenses, permits, approvals, and meeting minutes through diligent archiving

Our legal secretarial services are available to small, medium, and large local and international companies operating in various sectors in the DRC.

Regulatory Compliance

At MOES & PARTNERS, we take a proactive approach to helping our clients meet their legal compliance obligations and the payment of applicable duties or royalties.

Our comprehensive services encompass:

Providing expert legal opinions on compliance with specific regulations
Skillfully preparing compliance documents and ensuring their timely submission to the relevant authorities
Handling the meticulous preparation and submission of periodic declarations, reports, and tax payments to the public treasury
Streamlining the process of applying for and renewing licenses, permits, approvals, and periodic authorizations
Offering dedicated assistance and representation during periodic inspections by inspectors from various government ministries and financial authorities
Conducting thorough regulatory compliance audits and delivering strategic solutions to address non-compliance and mitigate legal risks.

We keep our clients abreast of the latest legal developments and provide timely legal alerts on legislative and regulatory changes, enabling them to proactively anticipate and adapt to upcoming changes while maintaining stringent compliance.

Furthermore, we offer tailored legal advice and training on anti-corruption measures, Money Laundering, and Terrorist Financing regulations, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and the UK Anti-Bribery Law.

Project Financing

We have a proven track record of providing legal guidance and advice for cross-border financing and debt restructurings.

Our comprehensive support services include:

We assist businesses in securing funding for investment projects in sectors such as energy, telecommunications, real estate, and mining. We actively engage with international firms to represent their clients’ interests in the DRC.

Drafting and Reviewing Contracts

Our team of lawyers specializes in contract law and has the necessary skills to accurately define terms and clearly describe the obligations of each party involved in a contract. We offer comprehensive assistance in handling negotiations, preparing, drafting, and reviewing a wide range of contracts for our clients.

Our proficiency extends to various types of contracts including:

Mining contracts
Partnership agreements
Shareholders agreements
Supply of service agreements
Supply of service agreements
Non-disclosure agreements (NDA)
International sale of goods contracts
Memorandum of understanding (MOU)
Real estate transaction agreements, and many others

Tax Assistance

Our team of tax specialists has extensive knowledge of the tax laws and regulations companies in the DRC must adhere to. We offer personalized advice to ensure clients maximize their benefits from tax reductions and exemptions provided by law.

Our comprehensive tax assistance services include:

Providing legal advice and expert opinions on specific tax matters
Assisting with tax declarations for salary tax, VAT, Corporate Tax, Income Tax, Property Tax, Rental Income Tax, Royalties
Offering support during tax audits
Handling administrative and legal disputes
Monitoring the tax situation and managing formalities with national and provincial tax authorities

HR Support & Labor Law

We understand that navigating labor regulations in the DRC can be challenging for many companies and entrepreneurs. Our services are designed to provide reliable human resources support and ensure full compliance with labor laws and regulations.

We provide expert support in:

Drafting and reviewing employment contracts
Handling employment contract registration formalities with the relevant labor offices
Offering legal guidance on employment contract issues
Assisting in drafting company policies and collective agreements
Streamlining the setup of employees’ unions when required
Assisting and representing employers during audits from the labor offices

Our experienced legal team is skilled at resolving employment disputes and providing invaluable support in negotiating settlements, drafting mutual separation agreements, and guiding clients through the litigation process in case of employee dismissal or retrenchment cases.

Intellectual Property Protection

Ensuring the protection of your intellectual property is essential for the long-term success of your innovative company. MOES & PARTNERS comprises a team of intellectual property law experts who are members of the Association of Intellectual Property Agents. They are dedicated to providing expert legal support to protect your innovative concepts or inventions.

Our services include:

Registering trademarks, logos, patents, designs, software, and industrial models
Assisting in negotiating and drafting contracts related to intellectual and industrial property rights, such as the assignment, transfer, and licensing of intellectual property rights
Handling disputes concerning trademark piracy, counterfeiting, unfair competition, and the use of licenses.

Whether you are a start-up, small, or large company developing new business concepts, brands, software, applications, artistic works, or any other invention, the threat of piracy and counterfeiting is real and immediate. We are here to help you shield your business against these significant risks.

M&A and Companies Restructuring

We are a highly skilled team of legal experts specializing in guiding companies through the intricate processes of purchasing or selling shares or assets and undertaking merger transactions. Our unwavering commitment to providing top-notch legal counsel ensures a seamless journey from inception to completion.

We offer a comprehensive range of invaluable support, including:

Conducting thorough research and due diligence on all stakeholders involved in the transaction
Providing professional assistance and expert representation during negotiations
Crafting precise and tailored transaction documents
Ensuring timely completion of all necessary registration and filling formalities as required by authorities

Our esteemed clientele consists of both local and international entities and individuals seeking to acquire shares or assets. We take great pride in our strong partnerships with global law firms, collaborating seamlessly to conduct due diligence and safeguard our clients’ interests in a wide array of merger and acquisition transactions.