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Rwanda plans to implement new tax reforms to expand the tax base, boost revenue, and streamline operations to achieve national development goals, said by the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Murangwa Yusuf. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Tax overhaul: The timeline of upcoming changes

Friday, February 14, 2025
The Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR), John Rwangombwa addresses journalists in Kigali on Thursday, February 13. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Central bank downplays inflation fears over new tax reforms

Friday, February 14, 2025
I&M Bank tellers attend to clients at the headquarters branch in Kigali City. The National Bank of Rwanda’s (BNR) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has maintained its key interest rate at 6.5 per cent. Craish Bahizi
Editorial

Stronger economy, but new taxes must be handled with care

Friday, February 14, 2025
The newly announced tax reforms will take effect in July at the start of the next fiscal year, are aimed at driving economic growth.
Economy

Rwanda’s new tax reforms and what people say about them

Thursday, February 13, 2025
According to the Ministry of Finance value-added tax (VAT), that was previously exempted, will be reintroduced on mobile phones in Rwanda. Courtesy
Economy

What new tax reforms mean for businesses, consumers

Thursday, February 13, 2025
Single-use plastic bottles in a supermarket in Kigali. Imported goods packaged in plastic materials and single-use products will pay an extra tax starting in July. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Economy

Rwanda imposes levy on imports packaged in plastics

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Yusuf Murangwa, briefs journalists on the newly announced tax reforms, on Tuesday, February 11. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Government aims to raise tax-to-GDP ratio to 19% by 2029

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Gamblers playing in Kigali. The government has increased the tax on Gross Gambling Revenue (GGR) from 13% to 40%. Sam Ngendahimana
Economy

Why tax on gambling was hiked by 27%

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Rwanda has reintroduced value-added tax (VAT) on hybrid vehicles to promote pure electric mobility. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Rwanda

Rwanda reintroduces VAT on hybrid vehicles to spur e-mobility

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Rwanda Revenue Authority staff attend to taxpayers at RRA Remera Branch. Courtesy

Real Independence: Are we ready to pay for our own development?

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
The government has introduced a 3% tourism levy on accommodation, including hotel rooms, to support tourism and hospitality investments. Courtesy Photo
Tourism

Rwanda introduces ‘tourism levy’ to boost investments

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Yusuf Murangwa, the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, announced a tax policy reform detailed in legal instruments issued by the ministry on February 11.
Economy

What you need to know about Rwanda’s new tax reforms

Tuesday, February 11, 2025