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The accounting and financial solution designed for Senegal

Manage your SYSCOHADA accounting, DGID tax filings and prepare for e-invoicing from a single platform. Compliant with the Senegalese General Tax Code.

~17M

Population

~5%

GDP Growth

18%

Standard VAT Rate

~120 000

Registered Formal Businesses

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

Regulations

Revised SYSCOHADA

Revised OHADA Accounting System in force since January 1, 2018. 8-class chart of accounts, standardized financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, TAFIRE, notes). Mandatory for all economic entities.

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General Tax Code (CGI)

Senegalese tax framework governing VAT (18%), corporate tax (30%), local economic contribution and filing obligations. The CGI is regularly updated by the Directorate General of Taxes and Domains (DGID).

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Statistical and Tax Return (DSF)

Mandatory annual filing combining SYSCOHADA financial statements and tax information. Must be submitted within 4 months of fiscal year-end to the DGID. Foundation of tax audit in Senegal.

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DGID E-Invoicing

E-invoicing system being deployed by the DGID. Aims at traceability of commercial transactions, fight against tax fraud and broadening the tax base. Phased rollout planned starting with large enterprises.

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E-invoicing

DGID (Direction Générale des Impôts et Domaines)

Senegal is progressively deploying an e-invoicing system under the authority of the DGID. This initiative is part of the fiscal digitalization strategy and domestic revenue mobilization. Large enterprises are targeted first, with progressive extension to SMEs.

Tax Specifics

Senegalese tax regime

The Senegalese tax system is governed by the General Tax Code (CGI) and administered by the DGID (Directorate General of Taxes and Domains). Senegal is a member of WAEMU (UEMOA) and the OHADA zone, which harmonizes accounting and tax rules across the sub-region.

Main taxes and duties

Filing obligations

SYSCOHADA accounting specifics

Frequently Asked Questions

What accounting standard is mandatory in Senegal?

Senegal applies the revised SYSCOHADA (OHADA Accounting System) in force since January 1, 2018. All businesses, regardless of size, must use this accounting framework. The chart of accounts has 8 classes and financial statements include the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, TAFIRE and notes. CassKai natively integrates the SYSCOHADA chart of accounts and automatically generates compliant financial statements.

What is the VAT rate in Senegal and how are filings managed?

The standard VAT rate in Senegal is 18%. Businesses under the standard regime file monthly returns by the 15th of the following month. Certain essential goods are exempt. CassKai automatically calculates collected and deductible VAT, generates pre-filled returns and tracks filing deadlines with the DGID.

What is the DSF and how to prepare it?

The DSF (Statistical and Tax Return) is the mandatory annual filing in Senegal. It combines SYSCOHADA financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, TAFIRE) and detailed tax information. It must be filed by April 30 for fiscal years ending December 31. CassKai automatically generates the DSF from your accounting entries, following the format required by the DGID.

Is e-invoicing mandatory in Senegal?

E-invoicing is currently being deployed in Senegal under the supervision of the DGID. The system aims to improve transaction traceability and broaden the tax base. Large enterprises will be targeted first, with progressive extension to SMEs. CassKai is already compatible with DGID technical specifications, allowing you to be ready as soon as enforcement begins.

Does CassKai handle the CFA Franc and WAEMU specifics?

Yes, CassKai natively supports the CFA Franc (XOF) with all WAEMU zone specifics: fixed parity with the euro (1 EUR = 655.957 XOF), no decimals in standard amounts, display formats compliant with local conventions. Multi-currency management also enables transactions in euros, dollars and other currencies with automatic conversion.

What tax regimes are available for Senegalese businesses?

Senegal offers several tax regimes: the standard regime (turnover > 100M FCFA, full SYSCOHADA accounting), the simplified regime (turnover between 50M and 100M FCFA) and the single global contribution (CGU) for small businesses (turnover < 50M FCFA). CassKai adapts to each regime by adjusting filing obligations, VAT return frequency and the required level of accounting detail.

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