As the digital economy grows across the world, the government is adopting strong measures to catch up on the digital inclusion of populations. For the next five years, the importation of smartphones, computers, tablets… is exempt from tax in Chad.

For the next five years, importers of telephones for wireless cellular networks (mobile phones and smartphones of all types), automatic data processing machines (computers and tablets, fixed and mobile, of all types) and accessories dedicated are exempt from import duties and taxes in Chad. The measure takes effect this Monday, January 24, according to an order published by the Ministry of Finance. It also affects Internet connection devices such as modems, routers and others. Through this tax exemption, the Chadian government is laying the foundations for greater public participation in the digital economy, which it intends to develop over the next ten years with the digital transformation project currently being developed.