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Public service funding

Audiovisual licence fee

Clear rules, rates and payment paths for Congolese households and organisations.

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What it is

An annual parafiscal fee for anyone holding radio/TV receivers or related devices (Law 11/004 of 25 June 2011).

02

Why it exists

To fund public broadcasting modernization and service quality when state subsidies are insufficient.

03

Who pays

Individuals (PP), small businesses (PPTA), legal entities (PM) and commercial advantage holders (PMTA).

Annual rates (USD)

Urban areas

CatégorieRadioTV
PP6 $12 $
PPTA12 $24 $
PM24 $45 $
PMTA30 $50 $

Rural areas

CatégorieRadioTV
PP3 $6 $
PPTA6 $12 $
PM12 $24 $
PMTA24 $30 $

Rates revised downward (official notice).

Payment deadline

30 days from reception of the taxation notice. Late payment: +10% penalty.

Exemptions

  • State & decentralized entities
  • Educational devices in schools
  • Diplomatic missions (reciprocity)

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