The Directorate General of Taxes (DGI) is preparing to extend its e-services platform to taxpayer partners attached to the Small Business Tax Centres (CIPE) in Parakou, Comè and Lokossa. The phased rollout begins on 21 September 2026 and unfolds in three distinct stages over three consecutive weeks.

Beyond simple online filing, the expansion will allow users to obtain tax documents digitally, including payment receipts and tax compliance certificates. The DGI has also planned awareness campaigns and training sessions to help taxpayers navigate the platform smoothly.

The move targets taxpayer partners registered with these three CIPEs and broadens access to dematerialised tax services that the administration already offers elsewhere. It is part of a wider push to digitalise tax procedures across Benin.

The rationale behind a staggered three-city rollout

The calendar sets three key dates: 21 September in Parakou, 28 September in Comè, and 5 October in Lokossa. At each milestone, the taxpayers concerned will be able to access online services through the DGI’s e-services platform.

Available procedures include filing obligations and payments, as well as access to certain tax certificates. The stated goal is to cut down on trips to physical counters and ease the administrative burden tied to these formalities.

What taxpayers can expect on each launch date

Parakou opens the sequence on 21 September 2026, followed by Comè a week later, and Lokossa on 5 October. Each city will see its taxpayer partners gradually onboarded, with support measures in place to ensure a smooth transition.

For the taxpayer partners involved, the first operational deadline is 21 September 2026 in Parakou, before Comè a week later and Lokossa on 5 October. The phased approach suggests the administration is prioritising a controlled, city-by-city integration rather than a single nationwide switch.