- DR Congo has ended the grace period and is now fully enforcing its standardized e-invoicing system (facture normalisée) as of May 15, 2026.
- VAT deductions will only be allowed with compliant standardized invoices; non-compliant invoices are no longer eligible for correction.
- Transitional support measures, including sector-specific derogations and case-by-case relief, have been introduced for businesses struggling to comply.
- Additional flexibility is provided for businesses awaiting certification or derogation decisions.
- The move marks a major step in modernizing DR Congo’s tax system, with strict compliance now required.
Source: vatabout.com
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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