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Across Africa, governments are increasingly turning to e-invoicingElectronic invoicing - widely referred to as e-invoicing - is the exchange of a digital document between a supplier and a buyer. E-invoices are issued, transmitted and received in a structured data format that enabled automatic and electronic processing. They contain data in a machine-readable format so that an AP system can read an invoice without manual data entry, leading to faster and more efficient invoicing. as a tool to modernise tax administration, close VAT gaps, and strengthen compliance. From real-time invoice reporting to fully mandated clearance models, digital invoicing is becoming a central pillar of tax reform on the continent.
Here’s a look at the most important developments across Africa as of January 2026.
Algeria
The rollout of mandatory e-invoicing, initially set for January 2026, has been delayed with no binding legislation published, making implementation unlikely before 2027. A phased introduction remains the preferred direction, but specifics are still unknown.
Algeria is designing the framework around a centralised CTC model, similar to Italy and Türkiye. Under this approach, invoices are transmitted to the tax authority in near real-time, validated centrally and assigned unique identifiers before considered fiscally valid.
Angola
Angola’s Ministry of Finance recently issued a release confirming that the country’s new e-invoicing requirements are mandatory for large businesses from the 1st January 2026. This follows a transitional phase that began on 1st October 2025. There will be further expansion to all companies in 2027.
Botswana
Authorities did confirm in the 2025/2026 budget it will be implementing mandatory e-invoicing, with a full rollout targeted by March 2026. This measure follows a three-year pilot program that concluded in March 2025.
Burkina Faso
On 6th January 2026, authorities launched a certified e-invoicing system replacing its previous invoicing regime. This covers B2B and B2C domestic VAT transactions, excluding non-resident VAT registered businesses. Use of the platform will become mandatory for taxpayers from 1st July 2026.
Gambia
The Gambian government set out a plan to introduce mandatory e-invoicing for VAT to tackle fraud and modernise tax administration in its latest budget.
Rules and timelines are still being developed, but the inclusion of e-invoicing in the national budget highlights a firm commitment to tax digitisation.
Nigeria
Since 1st November 2026, large taxpayers, defined as businesses with an annual turnover of ₦5 billion (ca. EUR 3 million) or more, have been required to:
- Register and onboard to the e-invoicing platfrom
- Integrate their invoicing systems with the FIRS platform, based on the Merchant-Buyer model specifications.
- Start generating, validating and transmitting e-invoices via designated e-invoicing channels
This follows a three-month extension granted by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), allowing additional time for businesses to onboard properly and fully integrate systems.
South Africa
Talk still surrounds the South African mandate, with the implementation anticipated to occur in phases and a full launch using a Peppol-based 5-corner model targeted for 2028 or later. Further details are expected to follow.
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