TVA Invoice Format in Senegal: Complete Guide for Small Businesses

Getting the TVA invoice format right in Senegal is essential for compliance with Direction Generale des Impots et des Domaines (DGID). An incorrectly formatted invoice can mean your clients can't claim input tax credits, and your business faces penalties during audits.

This guide explains the exact format requirements, walks through a calculation example, and shows you how to set up compliant invoices in minutes.

What Is a TVA Invoice?

A TVA invoice is a formal document that shows the TVA charged on a sale. It serves as proof of the transaction for both seller and buyer, and enables TVA-registered buyers to claim input tax credits from DGID.

A TVA invoice is a formal document that shows the TVA charged on a sale. It serves as proof of the transaction for both seller and buyer, and enables TVA-registered buyers to claim input tax credits from DGID.

Required Fields on a TVA Invoice

Every TVA invoice in Senegal must clearly display:

Every TVA invoice in Senegal must clearly display:

• The words "Tax Invoice" prominently displayed
• Seller's business name, address, and NINEA
• Buyer's name, address, and NINEA (for B2B)
• Invoice number (unique and sequential)
• Invoice date and tax point
• Line-item descriptions with quantities and unit prices
• Subtotal before TVA
• TVA rate applied: 18% (standard), 10% (tourism)
• TVA amount
• Total payable including TVA

TVA Calculation Example

For a service worth CFA10,000 in Senegal:

For a service worth CFA10,000 in Senegal:

• Subtotal: CFA10,000
• TVA (18% (standard), 10% (tourism)): calculated on the subtotal
• Total: subtotal + TVA

Always show the TVA as a separate line item — never bundle it into the price without disclosure.

Common Format Mistakes

Common Format Mistakes includes: Missing "NINEA" — makes the invoice invalid for input credits Not labelling the document as "Tax Invoice"

• Missing "NINEA" — makes the invoice invalid for input credits
• Not labelling the document as "Tax Invoice"
• Using old TVA rates
• Bundling TVA into prices without a clear breakdown
• Non-sequential or duplicated invoice numbers

Free Templates for Senegalese Businesses

Invoicemonk's invoice generator provides pre-built templates with all DGID-required fields. Select your country, add your NINEA, and the platform handles TVA calculations automatically.

Invoicemonk's invoice generator provides pre-built templates with all DGID-required fields. Select your country, add your NINEA, and the platform handles TVA calculations automatically.

Digital vs Paper Invoices

DGID accepts digital invoices provided they contain all mandatory elements and can be produced for audit.

DGID accepts digital invoices provided they contain all mandatory elements and can be produced for audit. Senegal is rolling out mandatory e-invoicing in phases coordinated by DGID. Large taxpayers were first; SMEs are being onboarded progressively. Invoices must be transmitted to DGID systems and carry a fiscal stamp/QR code for B2B and B2G transactions, aligned with WAEMU regional digital tax initiatives.

Using invoicing software ensures consistency and reduces errors compared to manual formatting.