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Top Accounting Firms in Rwanda: A Complete Guide to Finding the Right Fit - ALSM

ALSM Ltd is a leading accounting firm in Kigali, offering integrated financial, tax, and advisory services tailored to your needs. This guide will help you choose the best accounting firm in Rwanda and why ALSM should be your go-to partner.

09.12.25 02:42 PM

Understanding administrative fines, interest charges, late payment penalties, and audit recovery processes for non-compliance under Rwanda's New Tax Procedures.

Rwanda continues to strengthen its tax administration through reforms that promote compliance, fairness, and financial discipline.

18.10.25 06:38 AM

Mastering EBM 2.1 Compliance in Rwanda: A Practical Guide for Businesses

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

Rwanda’s New VAT Model on Petroleum Products: What Public Institutions & Businesses Need to Know

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

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Navigate Rwanda’s New 3% Tourism Tax in 2025

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

Rwanda’s Tourism Sector: What You Need to Know About the New 3% Tourism Tax

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

New BNR Forex Regulations Now in Effect in Rwanda: What Every Business in Rwanda Needs to Know (2025)

The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has issued stricter foreign exchange (forex) regulations,

02.07.25 11:56 AM

RDB Annual Return Filing in Rwanda: A Complete Compliance Guide for Companies

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's VAT Reform 2025: What Every Business Needs to Know About Law No. 009/2025

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