Burkina Faso Tax & Investment Guides
16 guides covering Burkinabé taxation, progressive IRPP 0–35% (5 brackets), corporate income tax 27.5% standard (20% agriculture, 15% priority sectors), VAT 18% standard (0% exports), CNSS 5.5% employee + 16.5% employer, CGT on property, registration 8%, and key investment topics for 2026.
Personal Tax & Residency
Progressive IRPP 0–35% across 5 brackets, professional deduction 20% capped, family quotient system, 183-day residency rule, DTTs
Burkina Faso Personal Tax Guide 2026 — IRPP 0–35% Progressive, 5 Brackets, Professional Deduction 20%
Burkinabé personal income tax (IRPP). Progressive rates 0%, 12%, 20%, 30%, 35% across 5 annual brackets. Professional deduction of 20% capped, family quotient system, and filing requirements for 2026.
Burkina Faso Tax Residency Guide 2026 — 183-Day Rule, Permanent Home, Source Rules, DTTs
Burkinabé tax residency. 183-day physical presence test, permanent home criterion, source of income rules, double tax treaties within WAEMU and beyond.
VAT & Indirect Tax
VAT 18% standard rate, 0% exports, registration thresholds, excise duties on alcohol, tobacco, petroleum
Burkina Faso Tax Filing Guide 2026 — DGI Online Portal, Self-Assessment, Quarterly Instalments, IFU
filing taxes in Burkina Faso. DGI online portal, self-assessment returns, quarterly instalment payments, penalties for late filing, Identifiant Fiscal Unique (IFU), and compliance deadlines for 2026.
Burkina Faso VAT Guide 2026 — 18% Standard Rate, 0% Exports, Registration Threshold
Burkinabé VAT. Standard rate 18%, zero-rate on exports, registration thresholds, input VAT recovery, and excise duties for 2026.
Business & Corporate Tax
CIT 27.5% standard, 20% agriculture, 15% priority sectors, business registration at CCI-BF, WAEMU tax harmonisation
Burkina Faso Business Registration Guide 2026 — CCI-BF, Company Types, IFU, Permits
registering a business in Burkina Faso. Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie du Burkina Faso (CCI-BF), company types (SA, SARL, Succursale), DGI IFU registration, business operating permits, and compliance requirements for 2026.
Burkina Faso Corporate Tax Guide 2026 — CIT 27.5%, Agriculture 20%, Priority Sectors 15%
Burkinabé corporate income tax. Standard CIT 27.5% for resident companies, 20% for agriculture, 15% for priority sectors, branches 27.5%, and capital allowance rates for 2026.
Burkina Faso Cross-Border Tax Guide 2026 — WAEMU Tax Harmonisation, Transfer Pricing, DTTs, WHT
Burkinabé cross-border taxation. WAEMU tax harmonisation rules, transfer pricing, thin capitalisation, double tax treaties, and withholding tax rates for dividends, interest, and royalties paid to non-residents for 2026.
Investment & Savings
CGT on property, dividends WHT, interest WHT, crypto as movable property, CNSS pension
Burkina Faso Capital Gains Tax Guide 2026 — CGT on Property, Taxed as Ordinary Income
Burkinabé capital gains tax. CGT on property disposals taxed as ordinary income under IRPP or CIT. No separate CGT rate — gains are included in taxable income. Principal residence relief and compliance rules for 2026.
Burkina Faso Crypto Tax Guide 2026 — Taxed as Movable Property, DGI Guidance
Burkinabé cryptocurrency taxation. Crypto is taxed as movable property under DGI guidance. Disposal of digital assets triggers income tax at progressive rates. Mining, staking, airdrops are taxable. Practical guidance for 2026.
Burkina Faso Investment Income Guide 2026 — Dividends WHT, Interest WHT, Capital Gains
Burkinabé investment income taxation. Dividend withholding tax, interest withholding tax on bonds and deposits, capital gains treatment, and WAEMU harmonised rules for 2026.
Burkina Faso Pension Guide 2026 — CNSS Old-Age Pension, Retirement Age 60, Benefits
Burkinabé pensions. CNSS old-age pension (defined-benefit), retirement age 60, early retirement 55, survivors' pensions, disability benefits, and retirement planning for 2026.
Property & Wealth Tax
Registration 8% on property transfers, rental income under IRPP, no annual wealth tax, inheritance registration duties
Burkina Faso Inheritance & Gift Tax Guide 2026 — Registration Duties on Transfers, Succession Law
Burkinabé inheritance and gift tax. Registration duties apply to asset transfers on death and lifetime gifts. Duty rates vary by relationship. Succession under civil law, wills, and probate for 2026.
Burkina Faso Property Tax Guide 2026 — Registration 8%, Land Tax, CGT on Property
Burkinabé property tax. Registration duty 8% on property transfers, annual land tax (TF), CGT on property gains, and compliance requirements for 2026.
Burkina Faso Rental Income Guide 2026 — Rental Income IRPP, Allowable Deductions
Burkinabé rental income taxation. Rental income taxed under IRPP progressive rates, allowable deductions for expenses, vacant property rules, and compliance for 2026.
Burkina Faso Wealth Tax Guide 2026 — No Annual Wealth Tax, Land Tax as Proxy
wealth taxation in Burkina Faso. No annual net wealth tax. Annual land tax (taxe foncière) serves as a proxy wealth tax on real estate. No net worth tax, no wealth-based levies for 2026.
Employment & Social Security
CNSS 5.5% employee + 16.5% employer, pension benefits, retirement age, social security coverage
Burkina Faso Calculators (6)
Free calculators for Burkinabé salary, tax, and personal finance.
Burkina Faso Salary
Net pay after IRPP 0–35%, CNSS 5.5%.
Burkina Faso VAT
VAT 18% standard, 0% exports.
Burkina Faso Corporate Tax
CIT 27.5%, agriculture 20%, priority 15%.
Burkina Faso Property Tax
Registration 8% on property transfers.
Burkina Faso Social Insurance
CNSS 5.5%+16.5% contributions.
Burkina Faso Income Tax
IRPP 0–35% bracket calculator.