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10.02.26 06:28 AM
The Motor Vehicle Road Levy must be declared and paid by 31 December 2025. With the updated RRA e-services and USSD options, vehicle owners now have simplified pathways.
09.12.25 03:45 PM
The end of the year brings one of Rwanda’s key tax obligations: Property Tax, due by 31 December 2025. Whether you own residential, commercial, or rented property, you are required to declare and pay the annual tax before the deadline to avoid penalties.
09.12.25 03:35 PM
ALSM Ltd offers expert tax advisory services in Rwanda, helping businesses stay compliant with evolving tax laws and optimize their tax positions. Our services include VAT, PAYE, and CIT filing, tax planning, cross-border advisory, and audit support.
09.12.25 02:59 PM
Running a business in Rwanda today means operating in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment. One of the most significant shifts has been the adoption of the Electronic Billing Machine (EBM) Version 2.1, introduced by the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) to improve tax transparency and efficiency.
07.10.25 05:18 AM
On 27 May 2025, the Government of Rwanda enacted Law N° 009/2025, amending Law N° 049/2023 on Value Added Tax (VAT). One of the major shifts relates to how VAT is managed on petroleum products.
22.09.25 07:01 AM
The Government of Rwanda introduced a 3% Tourism Tax on accommodation through Law nº 015/2025, effective May 29, 2025. If you run a hotel, guesthouse, lodge, or short-term rental (like Airbnb), you are now legally required to register and file this tax monthly via the RRA (Rwanda Revenue Authority...
06.08.25 07:33 AM
In an effort to strengthen domestic revenue and support the sustainable growth of the hospitality industry, Rwanda introduced a 3% tourism tax on accommodation.
06.08.25 07:15 AM
The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has issued stricter foreign exchange (forex) regulations,
02.07.25 11:56 AM
For many businesses in Rwanda, annual return filing is often viewed as just another administrative requirement. In reality, it is a critical legal and governance obligation that helps ensure a company's records remain accurate, transparent, and compliant with Rwandan company law.
Failure to file annu...
02.07.25 11:36 AM
Rwanda just made one of its biggest changes to tax law in recent years. On 27 May 2025, the Government enacted Law No. 009/2025, which amends the existing VAT Law No. 049/2023. In simple terms: some goods and services that were previously tax-free are now subject to VAT (Value Added Tax), while cert...
17.06.25 08:21 AM