A: The OBR absorbs the transaction cost for IGR payments via BGF. You pay exactly the tax amount. (Beware of third-party agents asking for "commission").

Furthermore, by 2026, the physical tax card ( Carte de Contribuable ) may be replaced entirely by a QR code integrated into the BGF Mobile app. Q: Do I need a BGF account to use BGF Center IGR? A: To use the mobile or web channel, yes. However, you can pay in cash over the counter at any BGF branch even without an account (fees may apply).

A: Yes. The BGF Center IGR is national. As long as you have the employee's NIF and your BGF credentials, you can pay for a staff member in Gitega while sitting in Bujumbura.