nThey’ve already banned plastic bags. Now, Rwanda is exempting electric cars and electric car parts from VAT. Electric vehicles will also be exempt from import duties. Rwandan officials are also looking to promote electric car production in the county.
In addition, many energy-efficient items are already exempt from VAT in Rwanda. For example, there is no VAT on solar panels and solar water heaters. Clean energy machinery is also exempt from VAT, as are energy-efficient cooking systems.
Source: vatglobal.com/rwanda-exempts-electric-cars-from-vat/
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