Political Finance Database

There is no limit on individuals donations per se but a global limit on all donations and bequests received annually by political parties. Those cannnot exceed 20% of the party's annual financial resources.

But article 35 of Political Parties Charter obliges political parties to open a dedicated bank account in Tchad to which public funds are transferred.

Candidates and political parties can have their electoral expenses reimbursed by the State up to:
- the reimbursement ceiling for presidential candidates receiving more than 10 per cent of the votes cast is FCFA 1.5 billion;
- the reimbursement ceiling for parliamentary candidates receiving more than 5 per cent of the votes cast is FCFA 50 million;
- the reimbursement ceiling for candidates at local elections receiving more than 5 per cent of the votes cast is FCFA 20 million.

Compliance with political party regulations, i.e. holding regular meetings of the party leadership, HQ entirely dedicated to political activities, submission of annual financial reports certified by the Supreme Court, opening of a bank account in Tchad, justification of the origin of the sources of financing and use thereof, declaration of assets.

Participation in the last presidential, parliamentary or local elections; proportional to the number of women elected:

15% - participation in the last presidential, parliamentary or local elections
40% - proportional to the number of deputies elected
35% - proportional to the number of councillors elected at all levels
10% - proportional to the number of women elected

The state covers the costs associated with the official campaign, such as direct mail and the printing and displaying of official campaign posters

10% of the public subsidies are allocated to parties based on the number of women elected.

"Il est tenu de présenter des comptes annyels au plus tard le 21 mars de chaque année à la Cour suprême pour vérification. Cette vérification porte sur la régularité et la sincérité des comptes du parti politique. "

Although Article 99 of Electoral Code foresees sanctions in case of non-compliance with reporting requirements as regards campaign finance accounts, no regulations have been found that describe the reporting requirements.

Although Article 99 of Electoral Code foresees sanctions in case of non-compliance with reporting requirements as regards campaign finance accounts, no regulations were found that describe the reporting requirements.

The reports submitted to the Supreme Court are not diclosed per se. Only the Supreme Court's annual report on the control of party financial reports is published in the Official Gazette.

Information not included in annual financial reports. Donations and bequests must be declared to the Ministry of Territorial Administration (Ministère en charge de l'administration du territire) within 3 days from their receipt.

Supreme Court.

Supreme Court.