Business environment in the Central African Republic

Operating a Business

Source: Doing Business - Latest available data.

National Intellectual Property Organisation: Go to this page to access the contact of the National Service of Industrial Property in the Central African Republic.

Consumption Tax Rate: 19% (standard rate).
Reduced rate of 5% on wheat flour, milk, frozen fish and refined oils.
Exports and international transport services are zero-rated.
Essential goods, medical services, sales of gold and diamonds are exempt from VAT.
Other Consumption Taxes: Excise duties are levied on the following products: alcoholic beverages (25%), imported non-alcoholic beverages (10%), tobacco products (25%), perfume and cosmetics (25%), jewellery and precious stones (25%), frozen Pacific salmon (25%), liver, egg and milt fish (25%), caviar and foie gras (25%)