The DGI of Cameroon has extended the Digital Services Tax Assessment and Payment Regime (DARPP) filing deadline by thirty days, effective 1 August 2026, following the 2025 Finance Law framework mandating quarterly digital service declarations. The extension aims to ease compliance for SMEs in the digital economy while maintaining revenue collection. Legal basis includes Article 43 of the General Tax Code and DGI Circular DGI/Circ/2026/DSF. Taxpayers must use the updated electronic portal, retain records for five years, and integrate certified digital certificates. Penalty waivers apply for submissions by the new 31 August 2026 deadline, reflecting the DGI’s adaptive fiscal approach to digital economic growth.
Key Takeaways
- Thirty-day deadline extension with automatic penalty waivers for timely filings.
- Mandatory electronic submission via DGI’s upgraded portal with certified digital signatures.
- Alignment with OECD Pillar One digital taxation standards and the 2026 fiscal strategy.
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