• DRC launches program supporting businesses adopting standardized electronic invoicing

• Government to distribute 4,000 electronic fiscal devices free

• Reform aims to strengthen tax compliance and digitize invoicing system

The Ministry of Finance of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on March 1, 2026 launched a program to help businesses comply with the new standardized invoicing system, according to a statement issued on Feb. 28.

The initiative is designed to support access to electronic fiscal devices (EFDs), which are required under the reform. The General Directorate of Taxes (DGI) is overseeing the rollout.

Under the new system, standardized invoices must be issued through secure electronic fiscal devices directly connected to the tax authorities.

The government will distribute 4,000 EFDs free of charge to eligible businesses, on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Companies receiving the devices will be responsible for activation, training, maintenance and technical support.

The ministry urged businesses to take part in the modernization and digitization of invoicing practices, adding that the reform is intended to strengthen tax compliance.

To qualify, businesses must be registered for VAT and must not have any permanent or temporary exemption from using EFDs. Applicants may request either one Invoicing Unit (IU) or up to two Invoicing Control Modules (ICM). They must also formally commit to complying with regulations requiring the issuance of standardized invoices.

Applications must be signed, stamped and submitted through the Ministry of Finance’s online platform. They must include the company’s legal name, tax identification number (TIN), the type of EFD requested, the full address of the head office, telephone contact details and an email address. Applicants will receive details on how to collect the devices within five business days.

Ronsard Luabeya, with Bankable