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Pappers alternative for Africa
If you know Pappers, Fylings is the same idea for Africa. Pappers made French company data free and searchable from the official registry (RCS/SIREN); Fylings does that for 18+ African national registries — free public company pages, official-source attribution with last-verified dates, and a freemium API. The model is the same; the geography is different.
Fylings vs Pappers
| Fylings | Pappers | |
|---|---|---|
| Geographic focus | Africa — 18+ national registries | France (and some EU) |
| Model | Free public pages + freemium API | Free public pages + freemium API |
| Source | Official African registries, last-verified per record | French RCS / INPI / BODACC |
| Beyond the registry | Sanctions screening, trademarks, government contracts | Financial accounts, beneficial owners, official acts (France) |
When to choose Pappers
- — You're researching French or EU companies.
- — You need French financial accounts or official acts (BODACC).
When to choose Fylings
- — You're researching African companies in any of 18+ markets.
- — You want the Pappers experience — free, source-linked — for Africa.
FAQ
Is Fylings the same as Pappers?
Same concept, different region. Pappers makes French company data free and searchable; Fylings does that for African companies across 18+ national registries.
Does Pappers cover African companies?
Pappers focuses on France and some EU data. For African company records, Fylings is the equivalent free, source-attributed platform.
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