Fiscalization and Real-Time Reporting in the Republic of the Congo

The Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville) operates fiscalization through the Système de Facturation Électronique Certifiée (SFEC), the national certified e-invoicing system established by the Directorate General of Taxes and State Property (DGID). Under Decree No. 2026-101 of 31 March 2026, economic operators must issue certified electronic invoices via SFEC. Businesses use an approved solution connected to the platform, with available channels including e-Facture, TFC, TCC, TCC Server, and API integration. 

The SFEC operates as a real-time certification regime: it certifies each invoice when it is issued and automatically transmits it to the DGID. The system is intended to ensure the authenticity, integrity, and tax traceability of electronic invoices.

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Businesses without an integrated system can use the e-Facture portal, which certifies invoices immediately without an API key, software development, or dedicated hardware. 

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What Fiscalization Means

In the Republic of the Congo, fiscalization means issuing invoices through the Système de Facturation Électronique Certifiée (SFEC) so they are certified and traceable for tax purposes. The SFEC certifies invoices at the time of issue and automatically transmits them to the DGID.

Businesses must use an approved invoicing channel connected to the SFEC. The available options include the e-Facture web portal, API integration, certified TFC terminals, and TCC-based integrations. 

E‑Facture

e-Facture is the government’s online invoicing portal. Businesses enter invoices directly in a web browser, and the SFEC certifies them immediately, including a certification number, signature, and QR code, without software development, API access, or dedicated hardware. 

API Integration

Businesses using an ERP or online invoicing system can connect to SFEC through an API. The official documentation describes this as REST HTTPS integration using an API key, with online, real-time certification through the SFEC platform.

TFC

The TFC is an approved fiscal terminal that can be used without a software integration project. The SFEC documentation describes it as a certified hardware terminal and one of the two no-development compliance options, alongside the e-Facture portal.

TCC

A TCC is a fiscal-terminal integration route for businesses that need to connect sales or invoicing software to SFEC. The official documentation identifies TCC SFEC Terminal and TCC Datamega Terminal as device-based integrations that communicate through a local serial connection; the TCC Server option supports an organisation-hosted middleware model.

Fiscalization Timeline

2025: The 2025 Finance Law established the legal basis for the SFEC and introduced the obligation for taxable persons to use the system. 

31 March 2026: Decree No. 2026-101 was issued to regulate the Système de Facturation Électronique Certifiée (SFEC).

16 June 2026: The Ministry of Finance launched a national SFEC awareness campaign in Brazzaville ahead of the planned rollout.

1 August 2026: SFEC became operational. The official portal states that, from this date, covered economic operators must issue certified electronic invoices via the SFEC.

1 December 2026: The SFEC portal identifies this as the listed compliance date for Unités des Très Très Petites Entreprises (UTTPE), which may use the e-Facture web portal or mobile application.

Who Is Affected?

The SFEC applies to economic operators covered by the Republic of the Congo’s certified e-invoicing framework. The official SFEC portal identifies four taxpayer segments and specifies their implementation dates and recommended invoicing channels.

• Large Enterprises Units (UGE): Large businesses must use SFEC from 1 August 2026. Recommended channels are API integration, TCC, and TCC Server.
• Medium Enterprises Units (UME): Medium-sized businesses, growing SMEs, and structured sector businesses must use SFEC from 1 August 2026. Recommended channels are e-Facture web and TFC.
• Petroleum Taxation (FP): Oil and oil-services operators subject to this tax segment must use SFEC from 1 August 2026. Recommended channels are API integration, TCC, and TCC Server.
• Very Small Enterprises Units (UTTPE): Micro-businesses, independent traders, artisans, and local service providers are listed with a 1 December 2026 deadline. Recommended channels are e-Facture web and the mobile application.

Businesses with ERP, accounting, or connected invoicing software can integrate with SFEC through its secure API. The official API page states that this route requires HTTPS capability, REST API integration, SFEC security keys obtained through e-Facture, and a stable internet connection.

Penalties and Enforcement

Failure to use the SFEC can trigger significant tax consequences. The Republic of the Congo’s 2025 Finance Law provides for the blocking of the taxpayer’s bank accounts and a XAF 50,000,000 tax fine for breaching the obligation to use the SFEC. 

The SFEC compliance framework also confirms that the 2026 Finance Law strengthened the legal regime and defined the applicable sanctions. Businesses must use certified, SFEC-interoperable systems at every point of sale and issue a certified electronic invoice for each transaction.

Your Fiscalization Partner in the Republic of the Congo

DDD Invoices helps businesses connect their ERP, billing, accounting, and POS systems to the SFEC through one unified API. Instead of building and maintaining a separate Congo-specific workflow, your systems send standard invoice data while DDD Invoices manages the local certification process, data validation, status tracking, and compliant recordkeeping. 

For the Republic of the Congo, DDD Invoices can support API-based SFEC integration, structured invoice workflows, credit notes and corrections, certification-status monitoring, and secure, audit-ready archiving. This gives finance and technical teams clearer control over each invoice from creation through SFEC certification. 

Businesses should confirm that their selected route, API, TFC, TCC, TCC Server, or e-Facture, meets current DGID requirements. The official SFEC documentation sets out the available channels and technical integration options.

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FAQs

Is fiscalization mandatory in the Republic of the Congo?

Yes. Since 1 August 2026, large and medium-sized businesses, oil and gas subcontractors, and their suppliers must issue invoices certified through the SFEC.

Does the Republic of the Congo require real-time reporting?

Yes. Invoices are sent to the SFEC and certified in real time.

What if my business has no invoicing software?

You can use the free e-Facture platform or an approved TFC device.

Can I deduct VAT on uncertified invoices?

No. VAT on invoices that aren't certified through the SFEC can't be deducted.

Is this the same as the DRC system?

No. The Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville) uses the SFEC, run by the DGID. The DRC (Kinshasa) uses the Facture Normalisée system, run by the DGI.