CEMAC · CFA franc (XAF)
Legal and tax counsel in the Central African Republic — Bangui
In the Central African Republic our work principally concerns international organisations, NGOs, telecoms and mining operators. We secure headquarters agreements, project taxation and service contracts.
Key markers
Doing business in the Central African Republic
| Capital / business centre | Bangui / Bangui |
|---|---|
| Monetary zone | CEMAC — CFA franc (XAF) |
| Corporate income tax | 30% |
| VAT | 19% |
| Key sectors | development, telecoms, mining, timber |
| Regulators and administrations | DGID, ARCEP, COBAC, BEAC |
| Mobile money | Orange Money, Telecel Money |
Current issues
What our clients ask us about
- Headquarters agreements and exemptions for donor-funded projects.
- Mining Code and artisanal exploitation (diamonds, gold).
- Security environment and force-majeure contractual clauses.
Our practice areas in this country
FAQ
Frequently asked questions — Central African Republic
Is an NGO exempt from tax in the Central African Republic?
Only within the limits of the agreement signed with the State; payroll taxes on local staff remain due.
What is the VAT rate?
19% (indicative).
Contact — Central African Republic
Served from Abidjan with a local correspondent in Bangui.
Frequent searches: legal counsel Bangui, CAR taxation, NGOs Central African Republic.
Recherches fréquentes (République centrafricaine) : conseil juridique Bangui, fiscalité en République centrafricaine, ONG en Centrafrique.
A project in the Central African Republic?
Describe your matter in two minutes. A partner — not an intake team — responds within 24 hours.