Term Deposits, which are meant specifically for corporate bodies are non- certificated and interest bearing deposits issued by a bank as an acknowledgement of its debt with the bearer and a promise to pay the debt and the accrued interest at a fixed date.
Term Deposits are exclusively nominative.
Advantages
• Enables companies to make interest-bearing savings.
• You build up provisions against future uncertainties or to best control your cash assets.
Key Features
• Minimum amount: CFA 10 000 000 Frs.
• Minimum period : 3 months, Maximum period: 2 years.
• Interest rates are negotiable.
• Interest are payable at maturity date.
Taxation
Interests are subject to the Proportional Tax on Income Floating Capital - PTIFC to the tune of 16.5%..