Rwanda 2026/2027 Budget: VAT, Customs, and Digital Tax Reforms

• Rwanda’s FY 2026/2027 budget proposes tax reforms to improve compliance and make tax collection more efficient.
• VAT enforcement will be strengthened by expanding the use of electronic billing machines to reduce the compliance gap and revenue leakage.
• Customs and import administration will be tightened through better valuation/classification, with gradual alignment to the EAC Common External Tariff and restored tariffs on selected imports.
• Under the Medium-Term Revenue Strategy, Rwanda plans to broaden the tax base, including VAT on ICT, fuel, and online goods/services.
• The budget also introduces new digital economy and tourism taxes, while adjusting some excise and income tax rates and reducing exemptions.

Source: kpmg.com

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.

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