{"id":69,"date":"2025-11-04T13:25:53","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T18:25:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/app.lexafric.ca\/?p=69"},"modified":"2025-11-04T20:45:20","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T01:45:20","slug":"africa-canada-trade-agreements-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/app.lexafric.ca\/index.php\/en\/2025\/11\/04\/africa-canada-trade-agreements-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Africa-Canada Trade Agreements: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Africa-Canada trade is growing (+13% exports, +109% imports from 2019-2024). In 2025, the Africa Strategy strengthens ties through the AfCFTA and bilateral dialogues. LEXAFRIC breaks it down to optimize your operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. General Framework<\/strong> No continental FTA, but 14 FIPAs (investment protection) and tax treaties. Canada-UA support for intra-African trade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Key Agreements<\/strong>\n
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    • FIPAs<\/strong>: Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt \u2013 ISDS arbitration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Tax Treaties<\/strong>: Morocco, Algeria \u2013 15% withholding on dividends.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 2025<\/strong>: G20 Summit in South Africa, Montreal Convention (July).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Implications<\/strong>\n
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      • Advantages<\/strong>: Access to 1.3 billion consumers, EDC subsidies, risk reduction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Sectors<\/strong>: Mining, agri-tech, renewable energy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Challenges<\/strong>: Customs, AfCFTA adaptation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Practical Advice<\/strong>\n
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        1. Check the FIPA.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Use trade commissioners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Structure via a holding company.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. Attend the 2025 Convention.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Conclusion: Move Forward with LEXAFRIC<\/strong> +20% growth possible. Free audit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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