Burkina Faso
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Burkina Faso's tax system is administered by the Direction Generale des Impots (DGI) and features a progressive personal income tax on salaries known as the Impot Unique sur les Traitements et Salaires (IUTS) with rates from 0% to 25%, denominated in the West African CFA Franc (XOF). As a WAEMU member state, Burkina Faso shares its currency and certain fiscal harmonisation policies with other francophone West African nations. Employees are subject to mandatory social security contributions managed by the Caisse Nationale de Securite Sociale (CNSS), which covers old-age pension, family allowances, and occupational risk insurance. The employee contribution rate is approximately 5.5% of gross salary, while employers contribute roughly 16%, for a combined social charge of around 21.5% of gross earnings. Burkina Faso applies a standard VAT rate of 18% on most goods and services, consistent with the WAEMU harmonised framework, with exemptions for essential goods including basic foodstuffs, medical supplies, and educational materials. The fiscal year follows the calendar year, and employers are required to withhold and remit PAYE monthly within established deadlines. The country's economy is driven primarily by agriculture, with gold mining becoming an increasingly significant sector in recent years. Tax incentives and investment codes are available for businesses operating in priority sectors designated by the government. AfroTools provides free DGI-compliant IUTS income tax calculators, CNSS social contribution tools, VAT calculators, and salary breakdown tools for Burkina Faso. All calculations are updated for the current tax year and offered completely free of charge.