As businesses operating in or engaging with the Republic of Congo entered 2025, they were greeted with the newly enacted Law No. 47–2024 (the “2025 Financial Law”). As part of the Republic of Congo’s Law No. 47-2024, the government has introduced several measures to modernize tax administration and improve transparency. A key element of these reforms is the e-MCF – a digital system that’s transforming how companies issue and manage invoices.
What is e-MCF?
The e-MCF (Module de Contrôle de Facturation électronique) is a digital invoicing and electronic billing control system introduced by the tax authorities of Congo.
Simply put, it’s a bridge between a company’s accounting or ERP system and the government’s tax platform. Every invoice generated must pass through the e-MCF, which validates and certifies it before it can be issued to customers.
This process ensures:
- All sales and VAT transactions are reported to the tax authority in real time.
- Businesses issue only certified, compliant electronic invoices.
- Tax audits become faster, since the government already has the verified records.
For businesses, this means manual invoicing and paper-based records are being phased out, and digital compliance is now a legal requirement.
Why e-MCF Matters
The introduction of e-MCF aims to:
- Improve tax transparency and reduce fraud.
- Simplify reporting by automating data submission.
- Enhance trust between taxpayers and authorities through standardized processes.
While the change adds a layer of compliance, it also opens the door to greater efficiency, real-time visibility, and simplified reporting – if managed properly.
How Accelon Technologies Supports Businesses (SAP Business One Integration)
At Accelon Technologies, we’ve helped several businesses in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and across the region prepare for this transition.
Using SAP Business One and the e-MCF integration, our teams have:
- Integrated e-MCF compliance modules directly into clients’ existing ERP systems.
- Automated invoice validation and submission to the tax portal.
- Built dashboards for tracking invoice status, tax submissions, and audit trails.
This ensures that every invoice issued through SAP Business One is automatically e-MCF-compliant, saving time and reducing the risk of penalties for non-compliance.
Moving Forward – Stay Compliant, Stay Ahead
The shift to digital invoicing is here to stay.
Implementing e-MCF-ready solutions now will not only help your company comply with Congo’s 2025 Financial Law but also streamline your operations for long-term growth.
If you’re operating in Congo or the DRC and need help making your systems compliant, our team at Accelon Technologies is ready to assist.