CEMAC · CFA franc (XAF)

Legal and tax counsel in Chad — N'Djamena

Chad is an oil and pastoral economy in which the relationship with the tax administration demands method and anticipation. We advise petroleum operators, subcontractors, banks and NGOs on taxation, contracts and CEMAC compliance.

Key markers

Doing business in Chad

Capital / business centreN'Djamena / N'Djamena
Monetary zoneCEMAC — CFA franc (XAF)
Corporate income tax35%
VAT18%
Key sectorsoil, livestock, cotton, telecoms, development
Regulators and administrationsDGI, ANIE, ARCEP, COBAC, BEAC
Mobile moneyAirtel Money, Moov Money
Current issues

What our clients ask us about

  • Contractual petroleum taxation and cost audits.
  • High corporate income tax rate and withholding taxes on services.
  • Customs procedures and transit through Douala.
FAQ

Frequently asked questions — Chad

What is the corporate income tax rate in Chad?

35% under ordinary law (indicative).

How is oilfield equipment imported into Chad?

Through the Port of Douala under the CEMAC transit regime, with exemptions available under petroleum conventions.

Neighbouring jurisdictions

Other countries in the CEMAC zone

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Contact — Chad

Served from Abidjan with a local correspondent in N'Djamena.

Frequent searches: legal counsel N'Djamena, Chad petroleum taxation.
Recherches fréquentes (Tchad) : conseil juridique N'Djamena, fiscalité pétrolière au Tchad.

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