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Corporate Taxation

Corporate Taxation

IS, VAT/TVA, transfer pricing, DSF, and withholding tax — full-cycle compliance across OHADA member states and East Africa.

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Built for Africa — Tax Compliance Done Right

Tax compliance across Central and East Africa requires specialist knowledge of distinct national tax codes, filing calendars, and authority requirements. We manage the full compliance cycle — monthly declarations, quarterly advance payments, and annual returns — all handled by practitioners with deep expertise in each jurisdiction's tax code.

Monthly filings Quarterly advances Annual declarations OHADA-wide coverage 7 jurisdictions covered

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Corporate Income Tax (IS)

Taxable income calculations, deductible charges, quarterly advance payments, and annual IS declarations across all jurisdictions.

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VAT / TVA Compliance

Monthly TVA declarations, input tax recovery, and cross-border VAT treatment. 16 jurisdictions covered — VAT rates ranging from 16% to 19.25%.

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Transfer Pricing

Local File documentation, benchmarking studies, and intercompany agreements — aligned with OECD BEPS and local TP rules in each jurisdiction.

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DSF Preparation (DRC)

Annual Déclaration Statistique et Fiscale — DRC's comprehensive fiscal return due 31 March. Our automated tool cuts preparation time by up to 70%.

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Withholding Tax (Précompte)

Monthly précompte on purchases, dividends, interest, royalties, and service fees — declared and remitted for all active jurisdictions without exception.

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Tax Audit Support

Representation and technical defence during DGI/DGRKL/RRA audits — documentation, responses, negotiation, and formal appeal where needed.

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Country Tax Profiles

Each jurisdiction where we operate has distinct tax codes, rates, and filing obligations. We manage them all — monthly, quarterly, and annually — with specialist knowledge of each jurisdiction where it matters most.

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DRC · Congo-Kinshasa
DGRKL / DGI · CDF & USD
Covered
IS (corporate tax)30%
TVA (VAT)16%
Précompte (purchases)1.5%
WHT on dividends20%
WHT on royalties/services14%
Filing calendar:
Monthly: TVA + précompte (15th) · IPR payroll (15th)
Quarterly: IS advance payments (Mar/Jun/Sep/Dec)
Annual: IS declaration + DSF (31 March)
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Cameroon
DGI Cameroun · XAF (FCFA)
Covered
IS (GCE large taxpayer)30%
TVA (incl. 10% CAC)19.25%
IRCM (dividends)16.5%
WHT on royalties15%
IRPP (wages, progressive)0–35%
Filing calendar:
Monthly: TVA (15th) · IRPP payroll · IRCM withholding
Quarterly: IS advance payments (3 installments)
Annual: IS return (30 April)
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Rwanda
RRA (Rwanda Revenue Authority) · RWF
Covered
CIT (Corporate Income Tax)30%
VAT18%
WHT (dividends/interest/royalties)15%
PAYE (wages, progressive)0–30%
RSSB (employer contribution)8.5%
Filing calendar:
Monthly: VAT (15th) · PAYE remittance · WHT
Quarterly: CIT advances (25% each quarter)
Annual: CIT return (30 June)
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Gabon
DGI Gabon · XAF (FCFA)
Covered
IS (corporate tax)30%
TVA18%
WHT on dividends20%
TCS (payroll levy)5.5%
IRPP (wages, progressive)5–35%
Filing calendar:
Monthly: TVA (15th) · IRPP payroll · TCS
Quarterly: IS advance payments
Annual: IS return (30 April)
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Senegal
DGID Senegal · XAF (FCFA)
Covered
IS (corporate tax)30%
TVA18%
WHT on dividends10%
WHT on services (non-resident)15%
IRPP (wages, progressive)0–40%
Filing calendar:
Monthly: TVA (15th) · IRPP payroll
Quarterly: IS acompte (3 installments)
Annual: IS return (30 April)
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Côte d'Ivoire
DGI Côte d'Ivoire · XAF (FCFA)
Covered
IS / BIC (corporate tax)25%
TVA18%
IRVM (dividends)15%
ITC (non-resident services)20%
ITS (employer payroll levy)Variable
Filing calendar:
Monthly: TVA (10th) · ITS payroll
Semi-annual: IS advances (May 50% / Sep 50%)
Annual: IS return (30 April)
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Congo-Brazzaville
DGI Congo · XAF (FCFA)
Covered
IS (corporate tax)30%
TVA18%
WHT on dividends20%
IRPP (wages, progressive)Progressive
Filing calendar:
Monthly: TVA (15th) · Payroll withholding
Quarterly: IS advance payments
Annual: IS annual return

Tax rates and deadlines are current as of 2025–2026. ValidWave monitors regulatory updates in all jurisdictions and updates client compliance calendars accordingly. Double taxation treaty rates may apply to cross-border payments.

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