Country tax profile · 2026
Republic of the Congo VAT / sales tax
How Republic of the Congo taxes VAT / sales
Republic of the Congo charges a standard VAT/GST of 18.9% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for Republic of the Congo and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
How Republic of the Congo's VAT / sales tax compares
Republic of the Congo's VAT / sales tax of 18.9% is the 52nd 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
Central African Republic (19%) · Guinea-Bissau (19%) · Niger (19%) · Cyprus (19%) · Colombia (19%) · Germany (19%)
Who is a tax resident of Republic of the Congo?
Generally residence if present more than 183 days in the year.
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What is the VAT / sales tax rate in Republic of the Congo?
Republic of the Congo charges a standard VAT/GST of 18.9% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.