Equatorial Guinea opened an IMF and AFRITAC Central technical assistance mission on 2 November 2026 to modernise its tax administration. In an announcement issued on 3 November, the Finance Ministry said the work would focus on revenue collection procedures, organisational structures and digital tools.
Deputy Minister José Domingo Ndong Bakale received a technical delegation led by Bassirou Samba Niasse. Discussions included strengthening the tax and revenue collection directorate and improving the Integrated Tax Revenue Management System (SIGREF).
According to the ministry, the tax authorities face difficulties tracking some companies’ transactions and identifying businesses using multiple taxpayer identification numbers. The planned system is intended to centralise fiscal data, improve transaction traceability and strengthen compliance monitoring.
After the opening meeting, a technical session chaired by tax director Fernando Nguema Mangue brought national teams together with international experts. The participants worked on scheduling activities, coordination arrangements and the institutional documentation required for the mission.