- Gabon will mandate electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) for VAT-registered businesses starting January 1, 2026, with full enforcement from July 1, 2026.
- Only compliant e-invoices will be valid for input VAT claims after the grace period.
- The reform requires businesses to upgrade systems for real-time or near-real-time reporting and record-keeping.
- The e-invoicing mandate covers domestic B2B transactions and may extend to B2G transactions.
- The initiative aims to modernize tax administration, enhance VAT compliance, and improve revenue collection through digitalization.
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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