Telecel Central African Republic is currently facing the closure of its offices by the Ministry of Finance and Budget of the Central African Republic.
This action is a result of Telecel’s failure to pay approximately $4.4 million in taxes.
The company has been non-compliant with a 7% tax on final calls, mandated by the government’s 2023 finance law, which came into effect in February 2024.
Reports indicate that Telecel has not made any efforts to settle its outstanding tax bill, which currently amounts to 689 million CFA francs ($1,136,835).
The total unpaid taxes have accumulated to about 2 billion CFA francs ($3,299,958).
This situation raises concerns about the potential impact on Telecel’s service quality and availability in the Central African Republic if the issue remains unresolved.
Despite these financial challenges, in May 2024, Telecel Central African Republic began construction on a new headquarters in Bangui, the capital city.
This facility was intended to bolster Telecel’s operational capabilities and serve as a center for its activities in the region.
Telecel operates across several countries, including Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Chad, serving over six million active customers.
Recently, the company expanded its market presence by acquiring two markets from MTN in West and Central Africa following a sale and purchase agreement in December 2023.
