E-invoicing in Benin

Certified electronic invoicing machines (MECeF) are mandatory for VAT-registered businesses.

MODEL · Certified fiscal devices (MECeF)FORMAT · Device-basedAUTHORITY · DGI

01At a glance

Mandate status

Mandate live

Key date

MECeF universal

Model

Certified fiscal devices (MECeF)

Format

Device-based

Authority

DGI

Region

Africa

02Briefing

Certified electronic invoicing machines (MECeF) are mandatory for VAT-registered businesses.

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