Federal tax authorities phase out manual receipts for QR codes

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Ethiopia's federal tax authorities are advancing the final phase of their QR-coded receipt program. This initiative aims to overhaul the use of manual receipts in favor of digital QR codes.

Published on December 13, 2025, by Yitbarek Getachew in Addis Fortune. Federal tax authorities in Ethiopia are implementing the final phase of their QR-coded receipt initiative, described as an ambitious overhaul. This program seeks to replace manual receipts with digital QR codes to enhance efficiency and reliability in tax collection. The shift is part of broader efforts to modernize business practices in the country, potentially impacting enterprises and taxpayers by streamlining processes.

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The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing key tax reform laws starting January 1, 2026, despite ongoing procedural reviews by the National Assembly. Taiwo Oyedele, chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, stated that preparations are on track following a briefing with President Bola Tinubu. The reforms aim to ease the tax burden on most Nigerians while promoting economic growth.

A digital fix becomes a bureaucratic trap

Ethiopia's tax authorities introduced QR code receipts to modernize administration and curb evasion, aiming for greater transparency and digital issuance of documents. However, the rollout has created severe bottlenecks, paralyzing business operations and eroding trust in the system. Traders are rushing to printing enterprises in Addis Ababa to comply.

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Queues for tax compliance have become a regular sight at Berhan ena Selam Printing Enterprise on Adwa Street in Addis Ababa. This development highlights bottlenecks emerging from recent tax reforms. Businesses are facing challenges in adapting to the new system.

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Nigeria's House Publishes Full Texts of Tax Reform Acts to Resolve Gazette Disputes

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On January 4, 2026, Nigeria's House of Representatives released the complete texts of four tax reform acts signed by President Bola Tinubu, directly addressing ongoing claims of errors in the official gazette amid implementation pushback.

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