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SYSCOHADA accounting made simple for Burkina Faso

Manage your Burkinabè business with DGI-compliant software: OHADA chart of accounts, SECeF e-invoicing, DSF tax filings and real-time cash flow management.

~22 M

Population

~4%

GDP Growth

18%

Standard VAT Rate

~80 000

Registered Businesses

Currency: Franc CFA (BCEAO) VAT: 18% Standard: SYSCOHADA

Regulations

Revised SYSCOHADA

Burkina Faso applies the revised SYSCOHADA accounting framework (effective January 1, 2018). All entities must maintain accounts compliant with the 8-class OHADA chart of accounts, producing a Balance Sheet, Income Statement and TAFIRE.

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SECeF - Certified Electronic Invoicing

The Certified Electronic Invoicing System (SECeF), managed by the DGI, requires businesses to use certified invoicing devices that transmit transaction data in real time to the tax administration. Each invoice must include a verification QR code and a unique tax identification number (IFU).

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Statistical and Tax Return (DSF)

The DSF is mandatory for all businesses under the actual tax regime. It must be filed before April 30 each year with the DGI and includes SYSCOHADA financial statements, the reconciliation table from accounting result to taxable result, and tax appendices.

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VAT - Value Added Tax

The standard VAT rate in Burkina Faso is 18%. VAT returns are monthly for large businesses and quarterly for medium-sized businesses. Certain essential goods and healthcare services benefit from exemptions.

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E-invoicing

SECeF (Système Électronique Certifié de Facturation)

SECeF is the certified electronic invoicing platform of Burkina Faso's Directorate General of Taxes (DGI). It requires taxpayers to issue invoices through certified devices that communicate in real time with the tax server, ensuring traceability and authenticity of every transaction.

Tax Specifics

Business Taxation in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso's tax system includes several taxes and contributions applicable to businesses:

Corporate Income Tax (IS)

Value Added Tax (VAT)

Other Taxes and Levies

Key Filing Obligations

Frequently Asked Questions

Which accounting standard applies in Burkina Faso?

Burkina Faso applies the revised SYSCOHADA (OHADA Accounting System), effective January 1, 2018 for individual accounts. This framework mandates an 8-class chart of accounts and the production of standardized financial statements: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, TAFIRE (Financial Table of Resources and Uses) and Notes. CassKai natively integrates the SYSCOHADA chart of accounts and automatically generates these statements.

What is SECeF and is it mandatory in Burkina Faso?

SECeF (Certified Electronic Invoicing System) is the e-invoicing framework established by Burkina Faso's DGI. It is being progressively rolled out to businesses. SECeF requires the use of certified machines or software that transmit each invoice in real time to the tax server, including a QR code and IFU identifier. CassKai is designed to interface with SECeF and automate tax compliance.

How to file VAT in Burkina Faso with CassKai?

CassKai automatically calculates collected and deductible VAT from your invoices and accounting entries. The software generates VAT return forms in accordance with DGI requirements (monthly or quarterly filing depending on your regime). You can review VAT details by period, export pre-filled statements and track deadlines (the 20th of the following month for monthly returns).

Does CassKai handle the DSF (Statistical and Tax Return)?

Yes, CassKai automatically generates the SYSCOHADA financial statements required for the DSF: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, TAFIRE and Notes. The software also calculates the reconciliation table from accounting result to taxable result, facilitating the preparation of the complete tax package to be filed before April 30 with the DGI.

What are the benefits of CassKai for an SME in Burkina Faso?

CassKai provides Burkinabè SMEs with an all-in-one software tailored to their reality: native SYSCOHADA chart of accounts, built-in SECeF compliance, 18% VAT management, automatic DSF generation, real-time cash flow management and invoicing in XOF. The built-in AI assistant helps optimize working capital and anticipate cash flow tensions, a critical issue for West African SMEs.

Does CassKai work offline in Burkina Faso?

CassKai is a progressive web application that requires an Internet connection. However, the SECeF e-invoicing module includes an offline mode: invoices are signed locally and queued, then automatically transmitted to the DGI server once connectivity is restored. This feature is essential for areas where Internet connectivity may be intermittent.

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