Rwanda introduces numerous tax changes

16 June 2025|Tax Alerts, Legislation & Policy, National/Federal Taxation, Global|Rwanda

A government notice, published in the Gazette on 29 May 2025, amends various tax laws mainly focused on increase in taxes or levies; some of the changes became effective immediately.
The capital gains tax rate will increase from 5% to 10%, effective from 1 January 2026, potentially affecting entities' investment strategies.
A new 1.5% digital service tax will be imposed on companies providing digital services with substantial national presence, effective from 1 October 2025.
A 3% tourism tax on acc…

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