Register with the tax office and file VAT

The DGID assigns the NINEA and receives the declaration of existence. The company then files its taxes, including VAT.

At least one official sourceLast verified: 28 September 2026Authority’s official website

Competent authority

Direction générale des Impôts et des Domaines (DGID)

Processing time

NINEA: about 3 days. Declaration of existence: within 20 days of opening or starting activity. Without it, the fine is 200,000 FCFA.

Cost

NINEA: free, apart from a 2,000 FCFA tax stamp.

Steps

Get the NINEA, the company identification number, through APIX or the tax service centre.

File the declaration of existence at the competent tax service centre within 20 days.

File and pay taxes online on SENTAX, the DGID platform.

Apply VAT at the standard rate of 18%.

DGID :Fiche NINEA (new tab), verified on 28 September 2026 · Official source
DGID :Fiche Déclaration d'existence (new tab), verified on 28 September 2026 · Official source
DGID :Espace Entreprises (téléservices et obligations fiscales) (new tab), verified on 28 September 2026 · Official source

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