The Commission for the Fight Against Fraud in Burkina Faso convened its second session in Bobo-Dioulasso, with a focus on implementing a certified electronic invoicing system. The event, opened by Souleymane Nakanabo, secretary general of the Guiriko region, aims to sensitize economic operators on the benefits and legal framework of the new system. The certified electronic invoice is seen as a tool to enhance transparency and combat fraud, which undermines the country's economic sovereignty.
The Burkinabè government views the fight against fraud as crucial to achieving economic independence. According to Nakanabo, every franc lost to fraud is a franc denied to the country's defense and security forces, schools, and health centers. The commission brings together various stakeholders, including tax and customs administrations, defense and security services, and consular bodies, to coordinate efforts against organized fraud.
The certified electronic invoicing system, instituted by the 2025 finance law, aims to ensure transparency and digitalization of transactions. Dr. Mohamadi Compaoré, national coordinator for the fight against fraud, explained that the system will enable the administration to track transactions and collect taxes, including VAT. The interconnection with the tax administration will also simplify declarations for economic operators.
The private sector in Guiriko has expressed its commitment to supporting the implementation of the electronic invoicing system. Rabin Goro, second vice-president of the Guiriko consular delegation, welcomed the initiative, denouncing fraud as a major obstacle to honest business. He pledged to disseminate information on the system to professionals and organize practical support sessions for small and medium-sized enterprises.
The sector private also called for increased technical support, reduced costs for accessing digital tools, and reasonable adaptation deadlines for small enterprises and formalizing actors. The commission's session included technical presentations from the General Directorate of Taxes and interactive exchanges with participants, aiming to clarify the system's benefits and accelerate its adoption.
The implementation of the certified electronic invoicing system is seen as a key step in Burkina Faso's efforts to modernize its tax system and enhance economic governance. The system is expected to improve the credibility of Burkinabè enterprises and facilitate access to public contracts and bank financing.
The fight against fraud is a priority for the Burkinabè government, which views it as essential to achieving economic sovereignty. The certified electronic invoicing system is a key component of this effort, and its successful implementation will depend on the collaboration of all stakeholders, including economic operators, tax administrations, and security services.
Key points
- The Burkinabè government has made the fight against fraud a priority to achieve economic sovereignty.
- The certified electronic invoicing system aims to enhance transparency and combat fraud.
- The private sector in Guiriko has expressed its commitment to supporting the implementation of the electronic invoicing system.
