- Rwanda has expanded VAT rules to cover a wide range of online goods and digital services, affecting both domestic and foreign suppliers.
- VAT now applies to activities such as software, streaming, online gaming, digital ads, webinars, cloud services, ride-hailing, and more.
- Both domestic and foreign suppliers must register for VAT or appoint a local representative; if not, payment processors must withhold and remit VAT.
- VAT becomes due at the earliest of delivery, payment, or invoice issuance, with formal procedures for invoice corrections and cancellations.
- Online suppliers have three months to comply with system integration, registration, or appointing representatives; rules took effect April 29, 2026.
Source: vatabout.com
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