Businesses and Traders that the Credit Reference Bureau enlists will now be restricted from running advertisements on the meta companies; Facebook, Instagram, and Whatsapp.
From January, meta, the parent company for Instagram, Facebook, and Whatsapp will be guided by the CRB on the viability of potential advertisers.
“By placing an order, you authorize us to obtain your personal and/or business credit report from a credit bureau, either when you place an order or at any time thereafter,” says Meta in the updated terms.
Meta is now creating profiles for its users in a bid to control the default rates.
The updated terms and regulations will be effected as of January 3, 2023. Depending on the credit history and creditworthiness, some users will be required to transact on prepaid terms as opposed to transact on postpaid terms.
“Non-invoiced clients are those who must make payments at the time of purchase itself. In its sole discretion, Meta may classify clients as invoiced clients based on factors such as ad spend and creditworthiness.”
Recently the government issued new directives to companies to file digital tax which is equal to 1.5%of the gross transaction value.
Facebook invoices its platforms’ advertisers within 30 days of running their campaigns.
Digital marketing on these platforms has been the new norm for start-ups ad small to medium size enterprises who look to advertise but would not advertise in traditional media due to their high rates.
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and WhatsApp have provided an avenue for business owners to reach a wider market by creating online paid campaigns. As of now, Facebook has an estimate of about 12 million users,22.2 million users on WhatsApp, and two million Instagram users.

Meta, in the updated terms, will levy tax at the rate of one percent per month on accrued advertisements.
“If your payment method fails or your account is past due, we may take additional steps to collect past due amounts. You will pay all expenses associated with such collection, including reasonable legal fees. Past due amounts will accrue interest at one percent per month or the lawful maximum,” stated the company.