Tax: Up to 24%
Duties: Up to 20%
Restricted Items: May be Subject to Pre- and Post-Inspection
Non-working days: Sunday and Public Holidays
Lead Time: 2-3 Weeks
Best carrier option: Courier or Freight Forwarder
Prominent Languages: Ewe, Kabiyé, and French
The import process in Togo can be slow and cumbersome, due to a number of bureaucratic hurdles. This can add to the cost and time of importing IT and tech products. As with many African destinations, both pre-and post-inspections are required when importing into Togo, complicating the import process.
Togo’s infrastructure, such as its transportation and communication networks, is not well-developed. This can make it difficult and expensive to import IT and Tech products, as well as to get them to their final destination. The Togolese government imposes high import duties and taxes on IT and tech products, further adding to the overall costs.
Nestled between Benin and Ghana, Togo has a vibrant startup ecosystem is developing innovative solutions for local challenges, creating opportunities for partnerships with foreign technology companies.
Although Togo still lags behind the continents tech leaders like Nigeria and South Africa, Togo should not be overlooked. Learn more about importing into Africa here!
The import process in Togo can be slow and cumbersome, due to a number of bureaucratic hurdles. This can add to the cost and time of importing IT and tech products. As with many African destinations, both pre-and post-inspections are required when importing into Togo, complicating the import process.
Togo’s infrastructure, such as its transportation and communication networks, is not well-developed. This can make it difficult and expensive to import IT and Tech products, as well as to get them to their final destination. The Togolese government imposes high import duties and taxes on IT and tech products, further adding to the overall costs.
Nestled between Benin and Ghana, Togo has a vibrant startup ecosystem is developing innovative solutions for local challenges, creating opportunities for partnerships with foreign technology companies.
Although Togo still lags behind the continents tech leaders like Nigeria and South Africa, Togo should not be overlooked. Learn more about importing into Africa here!
How TecEx Can Help You Import into Togo
With our specialized Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) shipping solution, TecEx is excellently positioned to serve as your Importer of Record (IOR). Operating under DDP incoterms, we can seamlessly handle the entire process for you, from inspection and customs clearance all the way to final delivery.
Not only are the Togolese taking it upon themselves to come up with cheap innovative solutions for their problems, but they are also making moves to improve education in the Tech sphere. This comes in the form of Togo’s first digital school. This non-profit offers classes in big data, digital marketing, software development, and digital business management. The school aims to uplift the population by providing training in these higher-paying areas so that Togolese people find and create opportunities in the home country.
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