Rwanda: Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning announced 1.5% Digital Service Tax on online services as part of tax policy reforms

On 11 February 2025, Rwanda's Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning announced that the Cabinet approved a 1.5% Digital Service Tax (DST) aimed at foreign companies providing platform intermediary services in Rwanda. The tax reform is part of the government's strategy to broaden the tax base and increase revenue mobilisation to meet national development goals.