- E-commerce platforms in Côte d’Ivoire will soon be subject to an 18% value-added tax (VAT) on their commissions
- The tax will be applied to all platforms, regardless of their location
- Non-compliance may result in access suspension and tax penalties
- The new regulations also cover online advertising services, online data services, and online marketplaces
- The tax provisions will extend to online gaming, cloud computing services, social networking platforms, and search engines
- Some observers are concerned that the VAT might hinder the development of startups
- The digital economy sector contributes 9% of Côte d’Ivoire’s GDP.
Source: ecofinagency.com
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