Source-cited draft: tax overview for Burundi (tax year 2025) — rates, thresholds and rules with primary-source citations. Unverified; pending local-accountant review.
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National tax authority
Office Burundais des Recettes (OBR) — Burundi Revenue OfficeLoi portant création de l'Office Burundais des Recettes (OBR)View source ↗
Currency
Burundian Franc (BIF)Banque de la République du Burundi
Tax year
Calendar year (1 January to 31 December) ((approx — confirm))Law No. 1/02 of 24 January 2013 (income tax law)
Basis of taxation
Residents taxed on worldwide income; non-residents taxed only on Burundi-source incomeLaw No. 1/02 of 24 January 2013 (income tax law)
Top personal income tax rate
30%Law No. 1/02 of 24 January 2013 (income tax law)View source ↗
Standard corporate income tax rate
30%Law No. 1/02 of 24 January 2013 (income tax law)View source ↗
Does Burundi levy VAT?
Yes — VAT (Taxe sur la Valeur Ajoutée, TVA) at a standard rate of 18%Loi relative à la Taxe sur la Valeur Ajoutée (VAT Law)View source ↗
Standard VAT rate
18%Loi relative à la Taxe sur la Valeur Ajoutée (VAT Law)
Withholding tax on dividends
15%Law No. 1/02 of 24 January 2013 (income tax law)View source ↗
Monthly payroll/VAT remittance deadline
15th of the month following the taxable periodOBR filing rules under the General Tax CodeView source ↗
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Burundi taxes are administered by the Office Burundais des Recettes (OBR). The framework rests on the General Tax Code / income tax law (Law No. 1/02 of 24 January 2013) and a separate VAT law. The figures below are a source-cited draft pending review by a licensed Burundi accountant.
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