The Commission nationale de lutte contre la fraude (CNLF) held its second ordinary session of the year on November 12, 2026, in Bobo-Dioulasso, focusing on the certified electronic invoice (FEC). The meeting aimed to educate economic actors on the stakes and advantages of this tax reform. Introduced in the general tax code by the 2025 finance law, the FEC aims to enhance transparency and traceability in commercial transactions.
The session featured two presentations by experts from the Direction générale des impôts (DGI), informing participants about the legal framework, functioning, and conditions for joining the system. Discussions centered on the benefits of electronic invoicing for businesses and the state. The system allows businesses to improve their accounting management and facilitate tax obligations. For the tax administration, it enables better control of transactions and improved public revenue mobilization.
According to Dr. Mohamadi Compaoré, coordinator of the CNLF, the electronic invoicing system is a tool for traceability and good management. He emphasized the need for businesses to massively adopt the system, citing the country's pursuit of economic sovereignty under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré. The session was chaired by the governor of Guiriko, represented by Secretary General Souleymane Nakanabo.
Participants obtained clarifications on the practical modalities of implementing the reform and the need to support businesses in their digital transition. The CNLF aims to contribute to the cleansing of the economic environment, good governance of businesses, and reinforcement of public resource mobilization in Burkina Faso. The session allowed for frank exchanges, ensuring that participants left with a clear understanding of the certified electronic invoice.
The certified electronic invoice was introduced to strengthen transparency and traceability in commercial transactions. By adopting this system, businesses can improve their accounting management and facilitate tax obligations. The tax administration benefits from better control of transactions and improved public revenue mobilization. This reform is part of the country's efforts to enhance its economic governance.
The CNLF's second ordinary session was an opportunity for stakeholders to discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by the electronic invoicing system. The session demonstrated the government's commitment to implementing reforms that promote transparency and good governance. By engaging with businesses and economic actors, the CNLF aims to ensure a smooth transition to the new system.
The implementation of the certified electronic invoice is expected to have a positive impact on Burkina Faso's economic governance. The system will help to reduce tax evasion and improve public revenue mobilization. As the country continues to pursue its economic sovereignty, the adoption of electronic invoicing is seen as a crucial step towards achieving this goal.
Key points
- The CNLF's session focused on educating economic actors on the benefits and implementation of the certified electronic invoice.
- The system aims to enhance transparency and traceability in commercial transactions, improving tax governance and public revenue mobilization.
- The implementation of electronic invoicing is part of Burkina Faso's efforts to strengthen its economic governance and pursue economic sovereignty.
