DRC Finance Ministry reasserts exclusive gambling oversight and tax authority
By SectorWire desk ·
Summary
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Finance Ministry reaffirmed its exclusive authority over gambling regulation and taxation in a 27 August 2026 communiqué. It instructed operators to register with its offices and meet tax obligations through designated services. The ministry said documents from unauthorised bodies have no legal effect and tasked DGRAD with enforcing compliance.
Why it matters
Operators must register with the Finance Ministry and meet tax obligations; documents from unauthorised bodies have no legal effect.