The Republic of the Congo's Ministry of Finance, Budget and Public Portfolio officially launched a national awareness campaign for the Certified Electronic Invoicing System (SFEC) on Tuesday, July 16, 2026, in Brazzaville. The event featured a live demonstration of the system in practice, along with a Q&A session on its use and objectives.

SFEC Scope and Purpose

SFEC is Congo's national e-invoicing system developed as part of the country's reform to modernize the tax administration and advance the digital transformation of public services. Moreover, the e-invoicing system forms a central pillar of the state’s broader effort to digitize administrative processes and improve efficiency. The system applies to all individuals and legal entities that supply, distribute, or use e-invoicing terminals or software in their commercial activities.

Through e-invoicing certification, the government will now receive more reliable and secure data, enabling closer monitoring of economic activity, particularly VAT collection, which remains the government's main source of revenue. Furthermore, the system is intended to improve oversight by ensuring that transactions are properly recorded and traceable, strengthening the government’s ability to manage and secure tax collection.

The March 30, 2026 Decree set July 1, 2026, as the date from which all companies must be connected to SFEC. At the national awareness campaign event, the Director General of Taxes and State Property, Ludovic Itoua, stated that both administrative teams and technical partners remain available to support businesses in adapting to the new system and ensuring a smooth transition to full implementation.

Conclusion

The launch of the national e-invoicing system, together with the introduction of VAT on digital services, both scheduled for July 1, 2026, will significantly transform Congo's tax system and ensure more revenue for the state budget. All taxable persons subject to new reporting requirements, as well as those supplying digital services from abroad to local consumers, should act promptly as the implementation deadline approaches.