Company tax in DR Congo: rates and returns
Companies in DR Congo pay corporate income tax at a headline rate of 30% (minimum 1% of turnover), administered by DGI (Direction Générale des Impôts). TVA is charged at 16%. Rates are set in the budget and change, so confirm the current figure with DGI (Direction Générale des Impôts).
What you file
- 1 An annual corporate income tax return to DGI (Direction Générale des Impôts).
- 2 TVA returns (16%) if registered — compulsory once turnover passes set by DGI.
- 3 Employee taxes monthly if you pay salaries.
Frequently asked questions
What is the corporate tax rate in DR Congo?
The headline corporate income tax rate in DR Congo is 30% (minimum 1% of turnover) (administered by DGI (Direction Générale des Impôts)). Confirm the current rate with DGI (Direction Générale des Impôts).
More on DR Congo
- Register a company — DR Congo
- VAT / sales tax — DR Congo
- Hiring staff — DR Congo
- Start a business — DR Congo
- Data protection — DR Congo
- Tax clearance — DR Congo
- Empowerment / B-BBEE — DR Congo
- Licences & permits — DR Congo
- Payroll & employee tax — DR Congo
- Importing & customs — DR Congo
- Annual returns — DR Congo
- Full DR Congo compliance guide
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Reviewed June 2026 from official sources. General information only — confirm with DGI (Direction Générale des Impôts) or a registered professional.