Burundi

The French-language Communiqué No. 2625, published on 10 October 2026, duplicates the content of Communiqué No. 2626 for francophone taxpayers. It confirms the extension of the provisional tax payment deadline for business and rental income to 10 October 2026. The OBR underscores that this deadline is firm and that the UMUTANGAKORI II platform is the

The Burundi Revenue Authority (OBR) announced on 10 October 2026 a further extension of the deadline for the second provisional installment (acompte provisionnel) on business income and the provisional installment on rental income. Originally due on 30 September 2026, the new deadline is set for 10 October 2026. The communiqué, issued in Kirundi, instructs all

The Burundi Revenue Authority (OBR) has launched the Commercial Information Portal (PIC), a digital platform integrating a novel customs duty and tax simulation tool. Announced in early October 2026, the portal serves as a comprehensive digital compass for traders, providing real-time access to customs tariffs, regulatory requirements, and procedural guidelines for import and export operations.

In a French‑language communiqué dated 10 October 2026, the Burundi Revenue Authority (OBR) confirmed the postponement of the deadline for the second provisional installment on business income (deuxième acompte provisionnel des revenus d’affaires) and the provisional installment on rental income (acompte provisionnel de l’impôt sur les revenus locatifs). The original due date of 30 September

On 8 October 2026, the OBR issued Communiqué No. 2622 addressing taxpayers who previously registered on the UMUTANGAKORI I platform. The communiqué mandates migration to the upgraded UMUTANGAKORI II system, which integrates expanded tax modules (VAT, employment tax, tourism tax, provisional payments) and enhanced security features. The migration is compulsory under Article 12 of Law

Communiqué No. 2616, dated 5 October 2026, targets importers and customs brokers with updated compliance guidelines for customs declarations under the East African Community Customs Management Act (EACCMA) and Burundi’s Customs Code. The OBR highlights new requirements for pre-arrival declarations, mandatory use of the ASYCUDA World system for all commercial imports, and stricter valuation controls

Starting Monday, 5 October 2026, the Burundi Revenue Office (OBR) launched a nationwide itinerant awareness campaign across Gitega, Muyinga, Ngozi, and Kayanza to promote the Burundi Commercial Information Portal (PIC) and the ASYVal customs valuation module. ASYVal, a strategic tool integrated into the SYDONIA World customs management system, addresses information asymmetry and inequitable treatment by

On 3 October 2026, the OBR announced the launch of the fully digital property tax (impôt foncier) declaration and payment module on the UMUTANGAKORI platform via Communiqué No. 2612. This initiative is part of the government’s Digital Transformation Strategy 2024-2028 and aims to improve collection efficiency, reduce administrative burdens, and enhance transparency. The legal framework

On 2 October 2026, the Burundi Revenue Office (OBR) announced that its digital tools have enabled the recovery of 98.2 billion Burundian francs (FBu) in customs revenue that had been underdeclared by importers. The revelation was made by Commissioner General Emmanuel Mbonihankuye during a media training workshop. The digital tools, including the e-KORI platform and

Communiqué No. 2611, released on 2 October 2026, informs taxpayers that provisional tax payments (acomptes provisionnels) for business and rental income must now be made exclusively through the UMUTANGAKORI II platform. This measure extends the digital payment mandate to all taxpayer categories and aligns with the OBR’s goal of achieving 100% electronic revenue collection by