Title: Strengthening revenue collection: Félix Tshisekedi’s call and the challenges to be met
Introduction :
In a complex economic context marked by significant financial challenges, President Félix Tshisekedi recently urged the government to strengthen dialogue and cooperation between financial authorities and other actors involved in revenue collection. This desire to resolve valid and payable disputes aims to bring “wrongful” taxable persons, who refuse to fulfill their obligations to the public treasury, to pay the evaded duties and fines, even in installments.
The current economic context requires additional financial efforts, particularly for the implementation of priority government projects. Thus, President Tshisekedi encourages financial authorities to optimize revenue performance, reduce management costs, secure operations and fight against fraud and tax evasion.
I. A call for corporate responsibility
Concerned with guaranteeing an efficient and equitable public service, President Tshisekedi instructed the Minister of Finance, Nicolas Kazadi, to invite the companies concerned to behave as corporate citizens. This requires respecting procedures and, where applicable, paying fines and penalties linked to illegal behavior. This measure aims to strengthen taxpayers’ confidence in taxes and to guarantee a tax system that respects their rights.
II. A need to support the State treasury
Faced with financial pressures linked to security and electoral expenses, the state treasury is under severe strain. This is why the Minister of Finance is also encouraged to contact the companies concerned, in order to obtain their commitment to pay their debts as quickly as possible. This measure aims to relieve the state treasury and guarantee adequate financing of government programs.
III. The challenges to be met
Revenue collection is a complex challenge in any country, and the DRC is no exception. To achieve the objectives set by President Tshisekedi, several challenges will have to be met. This includes improving collaboration between the different entities involved in revenue collection, investing in effective technological systems to combat tax fraud, and raising taxpayer awareness of the importance of paying their obligations. tax.
Conclusion :
Strengthening revenue collection constitutes a major challenge for the DRC. With President Tshisekedi’s call and the measures taken to encourage companies to fulfill their tax obligations, a new dynamic could be initiated. However, to meet these challenges, close collaboration between financial authorities, businesses and citizens is necessary.. It is by working together that the DRC will be able to mobilize the resources necessary for the implementation of its priority projects and contribute to the economic development of the country.