Burkina Faso: Parliament Adopts Finance Law 2024 with Significant Tax Amendments

Finance Law No 042-2023/ALT adopted by Parliament in Burkina Faso
Amendments effective from 1 January 2024
Decrease in tax rate on financial activities from 17% to 15%
Introduction of specific tax on cement at rate of CFA2,000 per ton
Extension of VAT exemption to sales and imports of cement subject to specific tax
Exemption from VAT and custom duties for construction materials for real estate development
Extension of tax on telecommunications to enterprises promoting electronic money and money transfers
Adjustment of consumption tax by extending special contribution to enterprises’ profits
Reduced rates for real estate transfer fees in certain cities and municipalities

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