- Burkina Faso is replacing its 2017 “normalised” invoice regime with a real-time Certified E-Invoicing (FEC) system starting January 6, 2026.
- All invoices must be certified through government-approved systems, either by certifying proprietary software or using a certified third-party solution.
- The SECeF system enables instant data capture and real-time transparency, with QR codes for verification, making every customer a potential tax auditor.
- Businesses with annual turnover ≥ XOF 50 million must comply by July 1, 2026; some sectors are temporarily exempt.
- Severe penalties apply for non-compliance, including fines of 5x to 10x the compromised VAT.
Source: rtcsuite.com
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