- Benin enforces an 18% VAT on digital services for non-established platforms, requiring registration and compliance.
- The VAT applies from the first transaction with no registration threshold.
- A simplified regime exists for foreign businesses, but non-compliance incurs penalties.
- Benin leads in West Africa in taxing the digital economy.
- The legal framework is based on Benin’s General Tax Code, covering a wide range of digital services.
Source: vatabout.com
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