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SYSCOHADA Accounting & Normalised Invoicing for Ivory Coast

CassKai is the financial copilot for Ivorian SMEs: FNE compliance, revised SYSCOHADA accounting, cash management and real-time cash monitoring. Ready to use tomorrow morning.

28M

Population

~6%

GDP Growth

18%

Standard VAT Rate

#1

Largest UEMOA Economy

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

Regulations

Normalised Electronic Invoice (FNE)

Mandatory pre-validation of each invoice with DGI via the FNE API. Clearance model: the invoice receives a QR code and an electronic fiscal seal before being issued to the customer.

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Revised SYSCOHADA 2017

Mandatory accounting framework for all entities across the 17 OHADA member states. The 8-class chart of accounts structures bookkeeping and the presentation of financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, TAFIRE).

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General Tax Code (CGI)

Legislative framework governing VAT (18%), corporate income tax (IS at 25%), personal income tax and sector-specific taxes. The DSF (Statistical and Tax Return) must be filed annually.

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OHADA Uniform Acts

Set of harmonised legal texts governing business law (commercial law, companies, securities, debt recovery, collective proceedings) across the OHADA region. Directly applicable in Ivory Coast.

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E-invoicing

FNE (Facture Normalisée Électronique)

Normalised invoicing system managed by the Direction Generale des Impots (DGI) of Ivory Coast. Each invoice is transmitted in real time to DGI for pre-validation (clearance model). The validated invoice receives a unique identifier, a verification QR code and an electronic fiscal seal.

Tax Specifics

Taxation in Ivory Coast

  • VAT: Standard rate of 18%. Exemptions on certain essential goods and financial services. Monthly returns are mandatory.
  • Corporate Income Tax (IS): 25% rate on net taxable profit. Quarterly advance payments are mandatory.
  • DSF (Statistical and Tax Return): Mandatory annual filing including the balance sheet, income statement, TAFIRE and SYSCOHADA appendices. Deadline generally set at April 30.
  • Business Licence Tax (Patente): Annual local taxes based on turnover and rental value of business premises.
  • Withholding Taxes: 20% withholding on fees paid to non-resident service providers and 15% on dividends.
  • FNE: Every VAT-registered business must issue normalised invoices via an approved system connected to DGI.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Normalised Electronic Invoice (FNE) in Ivory Coast?

The FNE is an electronic invoicing system mandated by the Ivorian DGI. Every invoice issued by a VAT-registered business must be transmitted in real time to DGI for pre-validation (clearance model). The validated invoice receives a unique identifier, a verification QR code and an electronic fiscal seal. CassKai integrates directly with the FNE API to automate the entire process.

Is CassKai compliant with the revised SYSCOHADA framework?

Yes. CassKai natively integrates the revised SYSCOHADA 2017 chart of accounts with its 8 account classes. The application automatically generates the Balance Sheet, Income Statement and TAFIRE compliant with OHADA standards, making annual DSF filing straightforward.

How does CassKai handle the 18% VAT in Ivory Coast?

CassKai automatically applies the 18% VAT rate on invoices and manages applicable exemptions. The tax module calculates collected and deductible VAT, prepares monthly returns and ensures consistency with SYSCOHADA accounting entries.

Can CassKai help prepare the DSF (Statistical and Tax Return)?

Absolutely. CassKai generates SYSCOHADA financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, TAFIRE, appendices) in the format required for DSF filing. Accounting data is consolidated automatically, significantly reducing preparation time and the risk of errors.

What are the advantages of CassKai over Sage or QuickBooks in Ivory Coast?

CassKai was designed specifically for the realities of African SMEs: native SYSCOHADA integration, direct connection to the DGI FNE API, CFA Franc management, AI assistant for cash monitoring and treasury, French interface optimised for the UEMOA context. Unlike Sage or QuickBooks, no costly customisation is needed.

Does CassKai also work for other UEMOA countries?

Yes. CassKai covers all 7 UEMOA countries (Ivory Coast, Benin, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Togo, Mali, Niger) with the shared SYSCOHADA framework and country-specific adaptations for electronic invoicing (FNE, MECeF, SECeF) and local tax filings.

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