TAXATION : CAR Warns Large Companies Over Adoption of the « e-Tax » Platform
La voix des entreprises 
Hervé Ndoba, Central African Republic, Minister of Finance and Budget
(LVDE) – In the Central African Republic, the Minister of Finance has threatened sanctions against large companies that have not yet adopted the “e-Tax” online declaration and payment platform. More than half of them continue to resist this reform, which is considered essential for securing tax revenues.
The country is at a decisive turning point in tax administration, as Minister of Finance and Budget Hervé Ndoba recently expressed concern over the low rate of adoption of the “e-Tax” platform. In a statement dated August 7, 2025, he called out large companies that are still delaying online payment of their taxes. Despite the platform’s official launch more than five months ago, it is alarming that “more than half” of the targeted taxpayers continue to ignore this new tool.
Launched on March 22 of this year, the “e-Tax” platform is designed to digitalize all tax operations, including declarations and payments. Authorities say it represents a major step forward in boosting tax revenues by streamlining procedures and reducing the risk of embezzlement.
However, the minister did not reveal the exact number of companies still refusing to make the transition. According to data from the One-Stop Shop for Business Formalities (GUFE-RCA), 599 new businesses were created in the first quarter of 2023—327 in commerce and 193 in services. Of these, 407 were sole proprietorships, while the rest included LLCs, single-member limited liability companies, economic interest groups, and branches.
Failure to comply could have serious consequences for public finances. The refusal of large companies to declare and pay taxes online risks undermining tax revenues, limiting the state’s ability to finance essential public services such as education, health, and infrastructure. For 2025, the government expects to collect CFAF 70.3 billion in taxes, a 7.39% increase compared to 2024.
Another key issue is that manual tax payments encourage face-to-face interactions, increasing the risk of corruption—precisely what the “e-Tax” platform is intended to curb. In response, Minister Ndoba issued an ultimatum: all late taxpayers must submit online declarations for July 2025 operations and make the related online payments no later than August 15, 2025.
The Bangui government has also called on professional organizations to promote tax compliance, warning that sanctions will be enforced against those who refuse to comply. Systematic inspections are scheduled to begin in September to ensure companies meet the new requirements.
As the government strives to modernize its tax system, the resistance of some large companies poses a serious challenge. The success of the “e-Tax” platform is crucial to strengthening financial transparency and ensuring better management of public resources—key elements for the country’s economic development. The ball is now in the companies’ court : they must choose between embracing this necessary reform or facing the risk of sanctions.
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