Togo Parliament Approves OTR Reform to Reshape Tax Governance

Economic governance
Thursday, 27 March 2025 16:40
Togo Parliament Approves OTR Reform to Reshape Tax Governance

(Togo First) - The Togolese Parliament approved a major reform of the Togolese Revenue Office (OTR) on March 25, 2025. The Ministry of Economy and Finance introduced the new law, which redefines the OTR’s institutional structure by abolishing the supervisory board, reducing the number of directors, simplifying manager appointment procedures, and strengthening oversight by supervisory ministries.

The reform expands the OTR’s mandate to improve revenue mobilization and streamline tax management. It emphasizes economies of scale and tighter controls through the Inspectorate General of State and the Inspectorate General of Finance.

The government announced this reform months earlier by adopting a bill to initiate these changes. Parliament also passed a second text revising the legal framework for public companies, replacing a 35-year-old law. This update aligns with OHADA benchmarks and aims to enhance the economic and managerial performance of public entities.

Ayi Renaud Dossavi

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