Certified e-invoicing mandatory from 1 August 2026

Summary 

• On 15 July 2026, the Directorate General of Taxes and Domains (DGID) presented the Certified Electronic Invoicing System (SFEC) to the Union of Economic Operators of Congo (UNOC) in Brazzaville. 

• The reform is intended to secure invoices and combat tax fraud, forming part of a wider modernisation of the Republic of Congo’s tax administration. 

• Businesses were reminded that implementation is required by 1 August 2026, while awareness activities are being extended to other regions including Pointe-Noire, Kouilou and Sangha. 

Extended article 

On 15 July 2026, the Directorate General of Taxes and Domains (DGID) presented the Certified Electronic Invoicing System (Système de Facturation Électronique Certifiée, SFEC) to the Union of Economic Operators of Congo (UNOC) at an event held in Brazzaville. The presentation forms part of the Republic of Congo’s efforts to modernise its tax administration. 

The SFEC reform is intended to secure invoices and combat tax fraud by ensuring that invoices are issued through a certified, tamper-resistant system. By strengthening the reliability of invoice data, the authorities aim to improve VAT collection and the overall integrity of the tax base. 

During the event, businesses were reminded that implementation is required by 1 August 2026. Awareness and outreach activities are being extended to other regions, including Pointe-Noire, Kouilou and Sangha, to ensure operators across the country are informed. The press release is available here: finances.gouv.cg – SFEC press release. 

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