Tax advice
Analysing your tax position, identifying your obligations and risks, and informing decisions that have tax implications.
Tax and accounting advisory firm
Your partner for tax and accounting advice and assistance
ELYKEM Consulting supports businesses, executives and organisations in Benin with their tax obligations, the reliability of their accounts and their management decisions — with rigour, confidentiality and personalised support.
- Firm founded in 2019
- Confidential discussions
- Meetings in person or remotely
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The firm
ELYKEM Consulting at a glance
Founded in 2019, ELYKEM Consulting is a tax and accounting advisory firm based in Abomey-Calavi.
The firm supports businesses, entrepreneurs and organisations in managing their tax and accounting obligations, securing their position and organising their administrative and finance function. Our approach always starts from the reality of each organisation to propose practical, workable solutions that comply with the legal framework.
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Tax expertise
Advice, tax returns, VAT, AIB, compliance and support during audits.
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Accounting expertise
Bookkeeping, organisation, review and analysis of accounts, through to the financial statements.
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Personalised support
Follow-up adapted to the size, business and challenges of each organisation.
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Solution-oriented approach
Clear, prioritised recommendations you can act on straight away.
Our services
Complementary skills working for your business
Tax, accounting and advisory: practice areas to support you at every stage, from compliance to management.
Tax assistance
Tax assistance
Tax returns, tax optimisation, support during tax audits and reassessments, and advice on corporate taxation.
Tax audits
Preparing for and following up the procedures involved in a tax audit, methodically, within the limits of our expertise and the applicable legal framework.
Tax returns
Preparing reliable tax returns, filed on time, based on verified information.
VAT
Securing your VAT treatment: taxable transactions, invoicing, output and input VAT, and returns.
AIB
Managing the advance payment on profit tax (AIB): transactions concerned, withholdings, payments to the tax authorities and supporting documents.
Withholding taxes
Correctly applying, declaring and paying over the withholding taxes your business is required to deduct.
Tax obligations
Knowing exactly which tax obligations apply to your business and when they fall due.
Accounting assistance
Accounting
Bookkeeping, organisation, monitoring, review and analysis of accounts, through to the preparation of your financial statements.
Accounting assistance
Bookkeeping, review of accounts, support with year-end closing and production of financial statements in line with revised SYSCOHADA.
Bookkeeping
Regular recording of your transactions so that your accounts are up to date, complete and supported.
Accounting organisation
Setting up procedures, a filing system and document flows suited to your business.
Financial statements
Preparing reliable year-end financial statements in line with the applicable accounting framework.
Accounting follow-up
Periodic monitoring of your accounts so you keep a clear view of your business throughout the year.
Accounting analysis
Turning your accounting data into useful information: margins, costs, trends and points to watch.
Tax & accounting review
Tax and accounting review
Tax and accounting audit, risk identification, compliance and recommendations for sound and secure management of your obligations.
Accounts review
Checking the reliability of your accounts and correcting anomalies before year-end or an important deadline.
Tax compliance
Assessing your company's tax compliance and correcting discrepancies before they turn into problems.
Staff recruitment
Staff recruitment
Identifying and selecting qualified candidates, supporting recruitment processes, and managing employment contracts and social security obligations.
Employment contracts and social security obligations
Drafting and monitoring employment contracts, social security returns (CNSS, ITS, VPS) and staff-related obligations.
Training
Tax and accounting training
Training your teams in tax, accounting and social security obligations, using practical cases from your own business.
Training on filing obligations
Knowing what to file, when and how: VAT, AIB, withholding taxes, instalments and social security returns, deadline by deadline.
Training in accounting and revised SYSCOHADA
Keeping reliable accounts in line with revised SYSCOHADA: chart of accounts, day-to-day entries, year-end closing and financial statements.
Business advisory
Business advisory
Supporting executives at every stage: business creation, organisation, diagnostics, financial analysis and strategic decisions.
Business creation
Structuring your project from the outset: choice of legal form, tax and accounting implications, formalities and organisation.
Business organisation
Clarifying roles, procedures and information flows for a better-structured business.
Business diagnostics
Getting an objective view of your company's situation: strengths, weaknesses and priorities for action.
Financial analysis
Understanding your company's profitability, financial structure and cash position to make better decisions.
Executive advisory
A trusted advisor to discuss your management decisions and their tax and financial implications.
Administrative support
Reducing your company's administrative workload with support for your procedures and document management.
Our commitment
Why ELYKEM Consulting?
Because tax and accounting matters deserve a serious, available advisor who pays attention to your reality.
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Expertise
A professional, methodical approach to tax and accounting matters.
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Closeness
Support adapted to each business's real needs, with a dedicated contact person.
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Confidentiality
Information and documents entrusted to the firm are handled in the strictest confidence.
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Responsiveness
An approach focused on solving problems in practice, while meeting your deadlines.
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Personalisation
Each business receives support tailored to its situation, size and sector.
Our method
Structured support, step by step
From the first contact to long-term follow-up, each step has a clear purpose.
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Écouter
Understand your situation, your business and your expectations.
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Analyser
Identify the issues, obligations and needs.
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Conseiller
Propose tailored solutions that comply with the legal framework.
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Accompagner
Help implement the agreed actions.
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Suivre
Follow up over time and adjust where necessary.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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ELYKEM Consulting works in six areas: tax assistance (tax advice, tax returns, VAT, AIB, withholding taxes, compliance and support during tax audits), accounting assistance (bookkeeping, organisation, review, follow-up, analysis and preparation of financial statements), tax and accounting review, staff recruitment (candidate selection, employment contracts and social security obligations), training for your teams, and business advisory (business creation, organisation, diagnostics, financial analysis, executive advisory and administrative support).
The firm publishes the calendar of tax and social security deadlines on this website, month by month: filing deadline, obligations concerned and quarterly instalments.
This calendar is based on the General Tax Code in force and is for guidance only: some obligations depend on your tax regime and your business. If in doubt, contact the firm.
The firm works with SMEs, large companies, newly created businesses, sole traders, retailers, service providers, independent professionals and start-ups, as well as associations, NGOs and professional bodies with administrative, accounting or tax obligations.
Yes. ELYKEM Consulting can support your business in preparing and following up the procedures involved in a tax audit, within the limits of its expertise and the applicable legal framework: understanding the procedure, organising the documentation and preparing responses. However, no outcome can be guaranteed.
Yes. The firm offers long-term accounting follow-up and assistance tailored to each company's organisation: bookkeeping, support for your accounting team, periodic reviews and assistance with year-end closings. The scope and frequency are agreed together at a first meeting.
Fill in the form on the “Request a consultation” page, stating your need, your preferred date and time and the meeting format (in person, phone, WhatsApp or video call). The firm will get back to you to confirm the appointment.
Use the form on the “Request a quote” page: select the service you need and describe your requirements. You can attach useful documents (PDF, Word, Excel or images). The firm will review your request and contact you.
Yes. Meetings can take place in person, by phone, on WhatsApp or by video call. You choose the format that suits you when you request a consultation.
You can use the contact form, message the firm on WhatsApp, call or send an email. All contact details are available on the Contact page.