Last updated : 12.05.2026
Expense rules in Chad.
Chad applies VAT at 18%. Sahelian country, CEMAC member, XAF pegged to EUR.
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1Expense rules & reclaimable VAT
VAT 18% standard, 9% essentials. CEMAC.
| Category | VAT | Reclaim | Cap / Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meals | 18% | Deductible | Invoice + NIF |
| Lodging | 18% | Deductible | NIF |
| Alcohol | 18% | Limited | Excluded |
| Fuel | 18% | Deductible | Invoice |
| Transport | 18% | Deductible | Taxi/airfare |
| Gifts | 18% | Non-deductible | Cap |
Receipt
Standardized invoice
NIF mandatory
SourcesChad Tax Authority
2Mileage allowance
Actual.
| Mode | Allowance | Cap | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal car | – | Fuel | Invoice |
| Company car | – | Card | – |
| Taxi | – | 100% receipt | Invoice |
Tracking
Logbook
Date, distance
SourcesChad Tax Authority
3Per diem and travel allowances
Company policy. N’Djamena main city.
| Destination | Meal | Lodging / night | Daily rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| N’Djamena | XAF 12 000 | XAF 42 000 | XAF 70 000 |
| Moundou | XAF 9 000 | XAF 32 000 | XAF 55 000 |
| Sarh | XAF 8 500 | XAF 30 000 | XAF 50 000 |
| Other | XAF 7 500 | XAF 26 000 | XAF 45 000 |
Conversion
1 EUR = 656 XAF
CEMAC fixed peg
SourcesChad Tax Authority
4Foreign VAT recovery
Residents only.
| Zone | Mechanism | Deadline | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident | Credit | Monthly | Return |
| Non-resident | None | – | Final cost |
| Oil | Conventions | Per contract | Oil code |
Limitations
4 years
Keep
SourcesChad Tax Authority
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