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Togo is working on implementing e-invoicing to modernize tax administration and improve compliance. While the system is still being developed, the government is expected to introduce electronic invoicing requirements for VAT-registered businesses.
Businesses that transition to e-invoicing will benefit from automated tax reporting, improved efficiency, and reduced fraud risks.
Regulatory authority
The Office Togolais des Recettes (OTR) oversees Togo’s e-invoicing regulations.
E-invoicing requirements
E-invoicing is expected to become mandatory for VAT-registered businesses as part of Togo’s evolving tax framework.
Accepted invoice formats
Invoices will be issued in XML format, aligned with international digital tax standards.
Transmission channels
Invoices will be transmitted through a government-approved e-invoicing system once fully implemented.
Digital signatures
Digital signatures may be required for authentication and fraud prevention.
Archiving requirements
Invoices must be stored for at least five years under tax regulations.
How B2B e-invoicing works in Togo
Businesses that transition to e-invoicing generate invoices digitally and submit them for validation through a tax authority platform before sending them to customers.
How B2G e-invoicing works in Togo
Government suppliers must submit invoices electronically for validation before payments are processed.
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