Burkina Faso will launch a certified electronic invoicing system in January 2026 to centralise transaction data, curb VAT fraud and reduce corruption. The system requires businesses to use certified software, terminals and internet connectivity, and will enable continuous data flow to the tax authority for better revenue forecasting and credit assessment.
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VatCalc · 6 months ago
Burkina Faso has officially launched a certified electronic invoicing platform, replacing its 2017 normalised invoicing regime. The system will become mandatory for affected taxpayers from 1 July 2026 after a short transition period, enabling real‑time transmission of invoice data to the tax authority.
Punch · 1 day ago
Nigeria: The Nigeria Revenue Service has set a July 31 deadline for all large taxpayers to fully adopt the national e-invoicing and Electronic Fiscal System. Companies with annual gross turnover of N5bn and above must complete onboarding, integration, testing and invoice transmission by that date or face sanctions.
BusinessDay · 1 day ago
Nigeria's National Revenue Service has extended the deadline for large taxpayers to comply with the mandatory electronic invoicing regime until 31 July 2026. The new deadline replaces the earlier 30 June implementation date and imposes a N200,000 penalty for each non-compliant transaction, while non-transmitted invoices may not qualify for VAT input credit.
Bloomberg Tax · 2 days ago
Botswana: The Botswana Unified Revenue Service issued a public notice on 9 July revising the list of foodstuffs eligible for zero-rated VAT under the VAT Act 2026, effective 1 July. The updated list includes specific grains, flours, and cooking oil, provided they are supplied in their natural state and not mixed with other products.
Orbitax · 3 days ago
The Gambia The Gambia Revenue Authority has approved an electronic invoicing system for VAT and other taxes, effective from 22 June 2026. The system aims to improve compliance and modernise tax administration as part of the government's digitalisation agenda.
Guardian · 5 days ago
Nigeria's Revenue Service announced that e-invoicing will strengthen tax compliance and curb revenue leakages. The rollout will standardise invoice formats nationwide and is expected to improve the tax-to-GDP ratio.
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Read the full article at Ecofin AgencyThis summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 6 January 2026. It relates to VAT developments in Burkina Faso. The original source is Ecofin Agency.
