Rule · BCEAO · 1 Aug 2025
The regulatory authority issued Instruction No. 03-07-2025 RFE on July 7, 2025, requiring approved intermediaries to establish prevention and detection mechanisms for payment splitting in exports meeting or exceeding the domiciliation threshold. The directive repeals all prior provisions on the subject, specifically Instruction No. 03-07-2011/RFE of July 13, 2011, regarding the establishment and settlement of export domiciliation files. It takes effect on August 1, 2025, and is published wherever necessary to ensure uniform compliance.
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Article 12: Prevention of Payment Splitting
Approved intermediaries are required to implement a prevention and detection mechanism for any attempt to split the payment of an export of goods or services whose amount meets or exceeds the domiciliation threshold.
Article 13: Entry into Force
This Instruction repeals all prior provisions on the same subject, notably Instruction No. 03-07-2011/RFE of July 13, 2011, regarding the establishment and settlement of export domiciliation files. It enters into force on August 1, 2025, and is published wherever necessary. Done at Dakar, on July 7, 2025.
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