Rwanda

On 30 October 2026, Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) Commissioner General Ronald Niwenshuti called for deeper integration of digital systems across regional tax administrations during a high-level forum. The initiative aims to enhance cross-border tax compliance, reduce evasion, and improve revenue collection efficiency within the East African Community. The Commissioner General emphasized that harmonized digital platforms

On 20 October 2026, the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) issued a critical announcement reminding all customs warehouse operators and importers of the mandatory declaration requirements for goods held under the IM7 customs warehousing procedure. This directive reinforces compliance with the East African Community Customs Management Act (EACCMA) and Rwanda’s Customs Law, which stipulate that all

On 19 October 2026, the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) published a notice scheduling a public auction of seized and abandoned goods for 24 November 2026 at the RRA Station in Muhanga District. This auction is conducted under the provisions of the East African Community Customs Management Act (EACCMA) Sections 199 and 200, which authorize the

On 19 October 2026, the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) announced a public auction scheduled for 20 November 2026 at the La Corniche border post in Rubavu District. This auction follows the standard customs enforcement protocol for goods seized at the Rwanda-DRC border due to customs violations, including smuggling, undervaluation, and lack of valid import documentation.

On 14 October 2026, the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) released a notice for a public auction to be held on 11 November 2026 at the Gikondo MAGERWA warehouse in Kigali. MAGERWA (Magasins Généraux du Rwanda) is the primary bonded warehouse operator in Rwanda, handling a significant portion of import cargo. The auction will dispose of

On 13 October 2026, the Rwanda Revenue Authority inaugurated a nationwide series of Taxpayer Open Days, designed to foster direct engagement between tax officials and the business community. The campaign, running across all RRA regional offices, provides taxpayers with face-to-face consultations on filing obligations, dispute resolution, and the Electronic Billing Machine (EBM) system. This outreach

On 8 October 2026, the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) announced the opening of applications for the East African Community Authorized Economic Operator (EAC AEO) Program. The application window runs from 12 October to 12 November 2026. The EAC AEO program is a regional trusted trader initiative aligned with the World Customs Organization (WCO) SAFE Framework

As of 29 September 2026, the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) has issued a directive urging all taxpayers subject to the 2026 Income Tax regime to proactively declare business expenses that lack supporting documentation through the E-Tax platform. This measure aims to enhance transparency and reduce disputes during the annual tax filing period. The RRA emphasizes

On 29 September 2026, the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) published a reminder for taxpayers to declare and pay the second quarterly Income Tax prepayment (IQP2) before the 30 September 2026 deadline. This prepayment applies to businesses and individuals subject to quarterly income tax installments under Rwanda’s domestic tax law. The RRA highlighted that late declaration

On 24 September 2026, the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) issued a formal announcement regarding a public auction scheduled for 13 October 2026 at the Masaka-Dubai Port facility. This auction concerns goods that have been seized or abandoned under customs control, in accordance with the East African Community Customs Management Act (EACCMA) and Rwanda’s domestic customs