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SYSCOHADA Accounting & E-Invoicing for Togo

CassKai is the financial copilot for Togolese SMEs: revised SYSCOHADA accounting, OTR compliance, cash management and real-time cash monitoring. Designed for the realities of the Togolese market and the UEMOA zone.

~9M

Population

~5%

GDP Growth

18%

Standard VAT Rate

#1 UEMOA

Port of Lome (regional hub)

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

Regulations

OTR Electronic Invoicing

The Office Togolais des Recettes (OTR) is progressively rolling out an electronic invoicing system for VAT-registered businesses. The system aims to secure tax revenues, improve transaction traceability and combat fraud. The rollout is ongoing with a phased generalisation.

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Revised SYSCOHADA 2017

Mandatory accounting framework for all entities in the OHADA region, including Togo. The 8-class chart of accounts structures bookkeeping and the presentation of financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, TAFIRE). Mandatory application since 1 January 2018.

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General Tax Code (CGI)

Legislative framework governing VAT (18%), corporate income tax (27%), personal income tax and sector-specific taxes. The DSF (Statistical and Tax Return) must be filed annually with OTR.

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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 17 OHADA member states. Directly applicable in Togo without transposition.

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E-invoicing

OTR (Office Togolais des Recettes)

The Office Togolais des Recettes (OTR) is implementing an electronic invoicing system to modernise Togolese tax administration. The system, currently being deployed, will require VAT-registered businesses to transmit their invoices electronically. Togo is part of the regional fiscal digitalisation movement initiated across the UEMOA zone.

Tax Specifics

Taxation in Togo

  • VAT: Standard rate of 18%. Exemptions on certain essential goods, exports and specific services. Monthly returns are mandatory and filed with OTR.
  • Corporate Income Tax (IS): 27% rate on net taxable profit. Minimum flat-rate tax of 1% of turnover. 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 of the following year.
  • Professional Tax: Annual tax due by any individual or legal entity carrying out a commercial, industrial or professional activity in Togo. Calculation based on turnover and rental value of premises.
  • Withholding Taxes: 15% withholding on dividends and 20% on fees, commissions and royalties paid to non-residents. 5% withholding on purchases of goods and services from certain providers.
  • Port of Lome: A leading regional logistics hub, the autonomous Port of Lome generates significant economic activity. Businesses involved in port trade benefit from specific tax regimes in the free trade zone.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is OTR electronic invoicing in Togo?

The Office Togolais des Recettes (OTR) is deploying an electronic invoicing system aimed at digitalising and securing tax exchanges between businesses and the administration. This system, being progressively rolled out, will gradually require VAT-registered businesses to transmit their invoices electronically. CassKai is preparing for this transition to offer full compliance upon system generalisation.

Is CassKai compliant with the revised SYSCOHADA framework applied in Togo?

Yes. CassKai natively integrates the revised SYSCOHADA 2017 chart of accounts with its 8 account classes, mandatory in Togo as in all 17 OHADA member states. The application automatically generates the Balance Sheet, Income Statement and TAFIRE compliant with OHADA standards, making annual DSF filing with OTR straightforward.

How does CassKai handle the 18% VAT in Togo?

CassKai automatically applies the Togolese 18% VAT rate on invoices and manages applicable exemptions (essential goods, exports). The tax module calculates collected and deductible VAT, prepares monthly returns for OTR and ensures consistency with SYSCOHADA accounting entries.

Can CassKai help prepare the DSF in Togo?

Absolutely. CassKai generates SYSCOHADA financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, TAFIRE, appendices) in the format required for DSF filing with OTR. Accounting data is consolidated automatically throughout the fiscal year, significantly reducing preparation time and the risk of errors during annual filing (deadline: April 30).

What are the advantages of CassKai for Togolese businesses?

CassKai was designed for the realities of African SMEs: native SYSCOHADA integration, readiness for OTR e-invoicing, CFA Franc (XOF) management, AI assistant for cash monitoring and treasury, French interface optimised for the UEMOA context. Businesses connected to the Port of Lome benefit from tracking tailored to import-export activity and regional trade.

Does CassKai work for other UEMOA countries besides Togo?

Yes. CassKai covers all 7 UEMOA countries (Togo, Ivory Coast, Benin, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger) with the shared SYSCOHADA framework and country-specific adaptations for electronic invoicing (OTR, FNE, MECeF, SECeF) and local tax filings. The common currency (CFA Franc / XOF) and shared accounting standards make multi-country management seamless.

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