A new tourism levy that was introduced recently by the government is set to benefit the sector, Godfrey Kabera, Minister of State for National Treasury at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, has said.
The new tourism levy, which introduces a 3 per cent tax on accommodation services (excluding VAT), applies to hotels, motels, lodges, apartments, and Airbnb facilities.
Once enacted, all accommodation businesses will be required to register for the tax and remit payments monthly.
Following Parliament’s approval of the draft law’s relevance on March 19, the government is now set to finalize its details and implementation strategy aligning with Rwanda’s broader efforts to boost revenue and strengthen its position as a top…
