UEMOA · CFA franc (XOF)
Legal and tax counsel in Burkina Faso — Ouagadougou
Gold and agribusiness structure the Burkinabè economy. We support mining companies, distributors and regional groups with their tax obligations (corporate income tax, VAT, IRVM), their subcontracting contracts and their restructurings.
Key markers
Doing business in Burkina Faso
| Capital / business centre | Ouagadougou / Ouagadougou |
|---|---|
| Monetary zone | UEMOA — CFA franc (XOF) |
| Corporate income tax | 27.5% |
| VAT | 18% |
| Key sectors | mining, cotton, agribusiness, telecoms, trade |
| Regulators and administrations | DGI, ABI, ARCEP, BCEAO |
| Mobile money | Orange Money, Moov Money, Coris Money |
Current issues
What our clients ask us about
- Revised Mining Code and the local development mining fund.
- Withholding taxes on foreign services and the applicable tax treaties.
- Business continuity and contract management in a deteriorated security environment.
- 2026 finance law: VAT withholding at source raised from 20% to 30%, tightening cash flow for suppliers to withholding agents.
Our practice areas in this country
FAQ
Frequently asked questions — Burkina Faso
What is the corporate income tax rate in Burkina Faso?
27.5% under ordinary law (indicative — to be confirmed against the finance law in force).
Can dividends be freely repatriated from Burkina Faso?
Yes, in compliance with UEMOA foreign-exchange regulation and after payment of the IRVM.
Contact — Burkina Faso
Served from Abidjan with a local correspondent in Ouagadougou.
Frequent searches: tax advisor Ouagadougou, business lawyer Burkina Faso.
Recherches fréquentes (Burkina Faso) : conseil fiscal Ouagadougou, avocat d'affaires Burkina Faso.
A project in Burkina Faso?
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