Chad’s 2026 Finance Law: VAT Expansion, E-Tax Reform, and Digitalization for Economic Growth

Chad’s 2026 Finance Law modernizes the tax system, expands the tax base, and strengthens tax administration through digitalization.
VAT exemptions are broadened for renewable energy, agriculture, medical goods, and food, while VAT is extended to digital services and platforms.
New measures include a reverse charge mechanism, reduced VAT for local dairy and meat, and higher excise taxes on certain imports and products.
Mandatory e-invoicing and centralized e-Tax compliance are introduced, with automated data exchange and a shorter tax assessment claim period.
The law aims to create a transparent, digitally enforced tax economy, but its success depends on effective implementation.

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