Policy Commentary: Rwanda’s New Tax Rollout and the Impact on The Digital Economy

This policy commentary by Program Associate Elvis Kwizera explores how the Government of Rwanda, through the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, has launched a revised tax policy to ensure the mobilization of resources through expanding the tax base, fair taxation, enhancing revenue collection, and optimizing tax administration. This revised tax policy represents a pivotal step in aligning the country’s fiscal policy with the rapid growth of its digital economy. These reforms indicate the rising prevalence of e-commerce and various digital services in Rwanda, where steady growth has been identified in both domestic and cross-border operators.

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