DRC Ministry of Finance Urges 11,717 Businesses to Settle Tax Obligations by May 5
Kinshasa, April 28, 2025 – The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ministry of Finance has issued a stern warning to 11,717 economic operators, directing them to regularize their tax payments by May 5, 2025. The announcement was made in an official statement obtained by Radio Okapi on Sunday, April 27.
Strict Sanctions for Non-Compliance
The Ministry outlined severe consequences for businesses failing to meet the deadline, including:
- Freezing of bank accounts
- Legal prosecution
- Termination of subcontracting agreements
Tax Evasion Crackdown
The Inspectorate General of Finance (IGF) identified these operators during a recent audit. Initially registered as inactive or without proper addresses, investigators discovered these businesses were actively operating while avoiding tax responsibilities.
Final Opportunity for Compliance
Despite not receiving prior notices due to missing tax filings, affected businesses are being granted this final opportunity to settle their obligations. The Ministry emphasizes the urgency for these operators to visit their respective tax offices before the May 5 cutoff.
Due Diligence Reminder
The Finance Ministry reiterated the legal requirement for all businesses to verify their partners’ tax compliance before entering into any commercial agreements, as mandated by current regulations.
This report summarizes original content from Radio Okapi. For complete details, please refer to the original article.