
TAX ALERT-Rwanda: New VAT Rules on Online Goods and Services
On 29 April 2026, the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning published Ministerial Order Nยบ 004/26/10/TC, introducing comprehensive VAT obligations on goods and services provided
In Rwanda, a ๐ฑ% ๐๐ถ๐๐ต๐ต๐ผ๐น๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ฎ๐ is levied on goods imported for commercial use โ paid upfront at customs on the CIF value. But hereโs the catch: many companies never claim it back, even though theyโre entitled to!
Weโve seen this happen across industries โ businesses unknowingly leaving significant amounts unclaimed. If youโre one of them, youโre not alone, and weโre here to help.
Yes, claiming might trigger an audit. But letโs be honest โ waiting out of fear is never a winning strategy. A proactive approach not only helps recover your funds but also strengthens your compliance posture.
Your business earned it โ donโt leave it behind at the border.
๐ฉ Get in touch today to learn how you can start claiming your 5% withholding tax on imports.
Together, we can help recover whatโs yours and accelerate the growth of Rwandaโs economy.

On 29 April 2026, the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning published Ministerial Order Nยบ 004/26/10/TC, introducing comprehensive VAT obligations on goods and services provided

Companies rarely lose money on taxes because of complexity. They lose it because of process gaps โ and one of the most overlooked is the