Source-cited draft: tax overview for Republic of Congo (tax year 2025) — rates, thresholds and rules with primary-source citations. Unverified; pending local-accountant review.
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| The Congolese tax system at a glance | The Republic of Congo (Congo-Brazzaville) is a CEMAC and OHADA member state whose taxes are governed by the Code Général des Impôts (CGI), updated annually by the Loi de Finances. The currency is the Central African CFA franc (XAF) and the tax authority is the Direction Générale des Impôts et des Domaines (DGID). | |
| Standard tax year | Calendar year (1 January to 31 December)Code Général des Impôts (CGI) | |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc (XAF), pegged to the euroCEMAC monetary union framework | |
| Tax authority | Direction Générale des Impôts et des Domaines (DGID)Code Général des Impôts (CGI) | |
| Basis of taxation | Residents taxed on worldwide income; non-residents taxed on Congolese-source income onlyCode Général des Impôts (CGI) | |
| Headline corporate income tax rate | 30%Code Général des Impôts (CGI) | |
| Top marginal personal income tax rate (IRPP) | 40%Code Général des Impôts (CGI) — Impôt sur le Revenu des Personnes Physiques |
The Republic of Congo (Congo-Brazzaville) is a CEMAC and OHADA member state whose taxes are governed by the Code Général des Impôts (CGI), updated annually by the Loi de Finances. The currency is the Central African CFA franc (XAF) and the tax authority is the Direction Générale des Impôts et des Domaines (DGID).
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| VAT in force | Yes — standard rate 18% plus a 5% non-deductible surtax (effective 18.9%)Code Général des Impôts (CGI) — Taxe sur la Valeur Ajoutée |
| Additional surtax on tax due | 5% surtax applied to total tax due from 1 January 2025Loi de Finances 2025 |
| Annual corporate income tax return deadline | 20 May following the close of the financial yearCode Général des Impôts (CGI) |
| VAT return frequency | Monthly, by the 20th of the following monthCode Général des Impôts (CGI) — Taxe sur la Valeur Ajoutée |
| Corporate and accounting law framework | OHADA Uniform Acts (company law, SYSCOHADA accounting) applyOHADA Uniform Act on Commercial Companies and Economic Interest Groups |
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