Country tax profile · 2026
DR Congo VAT / sales tax
How DR Congo taxes VAT / sales
DR Congo charges a standard VAT/GST of 16% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for DR Congo and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
How DR Congo's VAT / sales tax compares
DR Congo's VAT / sales tax of 16% is the 85th highest of the 196 countries we track, against a global average of 14.1% and a Africa average of 15.5%.
Countries with a similar VAT / sales tax
Mauritania (16%) · Mexico (16%) · Kazakhstan (16%) · Jordan (16%) · Kenya (16%) · Zambia (16%)
Who is a tax resident of DR Congo?
Generally residence if present more than 183 days in the year.
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What is the VAT / sales tax rate in DR Congo?
DR Congo charges a standard VAT/GST of 16% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.