Rwanda Introduces Tax Reforms: VAT on Phones, Transport, Hybrid Cars; Electric Vehicles Exempt Until 2028

• Rwanda introduced tax and customs reforms for the 2025 to 2026 fiscal year
• Mobile phones and ICT equipment are now subject to 18 percent VAT
• Goods transport services are now taxed at 18 percent VAT
• Hybrid vehicles are no longer exempt and are now taxed at 18 percent VAT
• Electric vehicles remain exempt from VAT until 30 June 2028

Source: regfollower.com

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