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Andersen Adds Member Firm in Rwanda, Offering a Wide Range of Solutions to Clients.
Ministerial Order nº 004/26/10/TC brought VAT on goods and services supplied online into force on 29 April 2026, and its three-month deadline expired on 29 July 2026. The designated portal is not yet in place, the registration route for non-residents is untested, and withholding by banks is the default. Exposure is already accruing.
Rwanda has enacted Law No. 023/2026 regulating virtual asset business, published in the Official Gazette on 28 May 2026. The law creates a comprehensive framework for licensing, issuance, supervision, consumer protection, and enforcement in Rwanda's digital asset market.
Rwanda has formally introduced a dedicated VAT framework for digital services through Ministerial Order nº 004/26/10/TC of 29 April 2026. This reform closes a long-standing gap by bringing online goods and services within the VAT net, with immediate and practical implications for all businesses in Rwanda.
Technology readiness is not a software decision alone. It is a leadership problem, a workflow problem, a data problem, and a governance problem. Here are the five mistakes that prevent businesses from getting repeatable value from new technology — and what to do differently at each stage.
Rwanda's new Law n° 011/2026 replaces the 2012 competition and consumer protection framework, introducing digital market obligations, e-commerce withdrawal rights, MLM regulation, climate-linked competition assessments, and deterrent sanctions for non-compliance.
Why securing intellectual property at the outset is essential for entrepreneurial success and long-term market leadership. Legal lessons from landmark Rwandan cases and the first-to-file IP regime.
Rwanda is positioning itself as a leading FinTech hub in Africa through its FinTech Strategy 2024–2029. With regulatory excellence, innovative infrastructure, and cross-border expansion plans, Rwanda aims to become Africa's FinTech center of gravity.
Rwanda has adopted Law N° 022/2025 of 25 August 2025, creating a streamlined process for bankruptcy and debt resolution. Published in the Official Gazette n° Special Bis of 29 August 2025 and effective six months later, the law offers a faster, cheaper, and more predictable solution for micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in financial distress.
The National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) has issued a new directive governing persons authorised to transact in foreign currencies and the requirements for obtaining authorisation. This New FX Directive clarifies who can transact in foreign currencies and under what conditions.
Explore the implications and details of the newly ratified Rwanda-Nigeria Double Taxation Agreement (DTA), including its scope, mechanisms for eliminating double taxation, and its impact on cross-border trade and investment.
Explore how Rwanda's Collective Investment Schemes (CIS) can help businesses raise capital and individuals build wealth, including regulatory oversight, tax incentives, and practical benefits.
CMA has issued a draft New Capital Market Business Bill to modernise Rwanda's capital markets—introducing a regulatory sandbox, digitalisation, Islamic securities recognition, CBCs, approval for foreign CRAs, and stronger market integrity rules.
A practical guide to Rwanda's 4:1 thin capitalisation ratio, how it impacts the deductibility of related-party interest and FX losses, the wide scope of related persons, and considerations for hybrid instruments such as convertible notes, including Investment Code incentives.
Get to know Ruth and Christian, two associates who developed a five-step approach for building stronger client relationships at Andersen in Rwanda.
Rwanda has introduced a 0.2% environmental levy on imported items packaged in plastic materials, effective July 1, 2025. This article explains the scope, exceptions, and implications for businesses importing goods into Rwanda.
The National Bank of Rwanda has issued Regulation no 89/2025 amending foreign exchange operations rules, with significant implications for businesses. This article analyzes the enhanced definitions, clarifications on international trade, and specific penalties for non-compliance.
Rwanda's Law nº 011/2025 establishing the excise duty introduces critical adjustments aimed at broadening the tax base, including expansion to services, simplified monthly tax periods, and adoption of HS codes for product classification.
While most companies are investing in AI, only a tiny fraction have achieved true maturity. Here's the surprising truth: the biggest roadblock isn't employee resistance or technical complexity - it's how companies approach implementation. This article reveals the fundamental shifts needed and provides a clear roadmap for what's possible with AI today.
Rwanda has introduced a new Ministerial Order exempting various financial and insurance services from VAT, aligning with global best practices to strengthen its financial sector. This change will lower costs for banks, insurers, fintechs, and investors.
Andersen Global continues to unify its African platform as MAJ Consulting, a Rwanda-based collaborating firm since 2022, becomes the latest member firm to join the global organization and adopt the brand.
Are you a digital platform active in Rwanda, a betting/gaming operator, or an investor eyeing M&A opportunities in the country? Rwanda has just introduced major amendments to its Income Tax Act, effective 29 May 2025, and they could have a significant impact on your business.
🔍 Key changes to watch:
📘 Read the second instalment of our ongoing analysis of Rwanda's latest tax reforms.
Rwanda has made changes to its VAT exemption regime, effective 29 May 2025.
In our latest newsletter, we break down what the new Law No. 009/2025 (amending Article 8 of the VAT Law No. 049/2023) means for your business — sector by sector. 👇
