Rwanda establishes formal APA framework under new transfer pricing rules
Rwanda has introduced new transfer pricing rules establishing a clearer tax framework for controlled transactions, replacing the 2020 rules, which ceased to apply in October 2023 under the amended Income Tax Law No. 027/2022. The updated transfer
See MoreRwanda introduces detailed VAT rules for online goods and services
Rwanda has issued new rules governing the application of value-added tax (VAT) on online goods and services through Ministerial Order No. 004/26/10/TC, published in the Official Gazette on 29 April 2026. The Order implements the VAT framework for
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Botswana, Rwanda sign income tax treaty
Botswana’s Ministry of Finance has stated that officials from Botswana and Rwanda signed an income tax treaty on 6 May 2026. At a joint Rwanda–Botswana presidential press briefing held, several agreements were concluded. Among them,
See MoreRwanda implements new transfer pricing rules, business tax regulations, loss carryforward extensions
Rwanda has published Ministerial Order No. 003/26/10/TC of 29 April 2026 in the Official Gazette, introducing updated transfer pricing rules under Law No. 027/2022 of 20 October 2022, the country’s new income tax law, accounting for small
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Vietnam, Rwanda begin income tax treaty negotiations
Vietnam and Rwanda initiated their first round of negotiations for an income tax treaty on 16 March 2026. Deputy Director Dang Ngoc Minh, leading the Vietnamese delegation, welcomed the Rwandan team and highlighted the strong diplomatic ties
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OECD: Montenegro, Oman, Panama, Peru, Rwanda, and Uruguay sign CARF MCAA, Addendum to CRS MCAA
According to an OECD update, Montenegro, Oman, Panama, Peru, Rwanda, and Uruguay signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on Automatic Exchange of Information under the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF MCAA) and the Addendum to
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Rwanda ratifies tax treaty with Hong Kong
Rwanda has gazetted the ratification of its income tax treaty with Hong Kong, which was formalised in Law No. 004/2026 on 1 February 2026. The agreement, originally signed on 9 October 2025, sets the framework for cross-border taxation and
See MoreRwanda: Cabinet approves tax treaty with Hong Kong
Rwanda’s Cabinet has approved the ratification of the income tax treaty with Hong Kong on 28 November 2025. The treaty, signed on 9 October 2025, marks the first agreement of its kind between the two jurisdictions. The agreement aims to
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Mauritius revises tax treaty protocols with Oman, Rwanda
The Mauritius Revenue Authority has announced that discussions are in progress to revise the protocols for the 1998 tax treaty with Oman and the 2013 tax treaty with Rwanda. So far Mauritius has concluded 46 tax treaties and is party to a series of
See MoreHong Kong, Rwanda sign income tax treaty
The agreement aims to prevent double taxation and foster economic cooperation between the two jurisdictions. Hong Kong and Rwanda signed an income tax treaty on 9 October 2025. The agreement aims to prevent double taxation and foster economic
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Rwanda completes ratification of tax treaty with Nigeria
The tax treaty is the first between the two countries, aiming to prevent double taxation and combat fiscal evasion between Rwanda and Nigeria. Rwanda has published Law No. 020/2025 in the Official Gazette on 28 August 2025, ratifying its
See MoreRwanda, Mauritius considering amendment to tax treaty
Rwanda and Mauritius are exploring the first amendment to their 2013 double tax agreement. Rwanda and Mauritius officials met on 11 August 2025 to discuss their bilateral relationship, focusing on potential updates to the income tax treaty signed
See MoreRwanda: Government approves tax treaty with Nigeria
The agreement will enter into force after the exchange of ratification instruments. The government of Rwanda approved the ratification of the income tax treaty with Nigeria on 16 July 2025. Earlier, on 27 June 2025, Nigeria’s Federal
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Nigeria, Rwanda sign income tax treaty
The treaty aims to boost investor confidence in both countries, especially in the technology, finance, agriculture, and logistics sectors. Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation announced on 27 June 2025 that it had
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Rwanda introduces major tax and customs reforms for FY 2025/2026
Rwanda has introduced sweeping tax and customs reforms for 2025/2026, targeting revenue growth, environmental protection, and support for key sectors including tourism, transport, and digital technology. Rwanda has implemented a comprehensive
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Angola ratifies tax treaty with Rwanda
Angola’s President, Joao Lourenco, has signed Ratification Letter No. 1/25 and published it in the Official Gazette on 31 March 2025, ratifying the income tax treaty with Rwanda. Signed on 15 April 2022, it is the first treaty between the two
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Rwanda, Korea (Rep.) tax treaty enters into force
The income tax treaty between Rwanda and Korea(Rep.) entered into force on 19 December 2024. Earlier, the National Assembly of Korea (Rep.) approved the ratification of the income tax treaty with Rwanda on 14 November 2024. The treaty was
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Korea (rep.): National Assembly approves tax treaty with Rwanda
The National Assembly of Korea (Rep.) approved the ratification of the income tax treaty with Rwanda on 14 November 2024. The treaty was signed on 13 September 2023. It is the first of its kind between the two nations. It will become effective
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