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PM Suminwa Launches Congo’s Modern Tax Reform for 2026
DRC PM Judith Suminwa launches tax reform, introducing corporate and personal income tax, standardized invoicing, and fairer revenue mobilization by 2026.
September 11, 2025 at 7:34:06 PM
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PM Judith Suminwa
A Modern Shift in Congo’s Tax System
On Thursday, September 11, 2025, Prime Minister and Head of Government Judith Suminwa Tuluka officially launched an awareness campaign on direct taxation reform, marking what she called a “historic step” in the modernization of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) fiscal system.
The reform will come into effect on January 1, 2026, and is designed to make Congo’s tax framework fairer, more transparent, and aligned with international standards.
Key Measures of the Reform
According to the Prime Minister’s presentation, the reform introduces several structural changes:
New Taxes Introduced:
a. Corporate Tax (IS) to better capture business profits.
b. Personal Income Tax (IRPP) targeting individual earnings in a progressive, equitable way.
Standardized Invoicing: A nationwide invoicing system will be adopted to improve transparency and curb tax evasion.
Revenue Mobilization Goal: Ensure fairer contributions from both companies and citizens, while strengthening the State’s ability to finance national development.
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