LAW N°37/2012 OF 09/11/2012 ESTABLISHING THE VALUE ADDED TAX | 37/2012 OF 09/11/2012 — Rwanda law | Esheria

LAW N°37/2012 OF 09/11/2012 ESTABLISHING THE VALUE ADDED TAX

This provision says the law establishes value added tax on goods and services supplied in Rwanda and on imported goods and services.

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Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Instrument
Act or statute
Citation
37/2012 OF 09/11/2012
Status
Not in force
Version
Undated source snapshot
Language
mul
Updated
Official source
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About this statute

This provision says the law establishes value added tax on goods and services supplied in Rwanda and on imported goods and services. This article defines key terms used in the VAT law. VAT is charged on taxable goods and services and on taxable imported goods and services, with a 0% rate for zero-rated items and 18% for other goods and services. This article treats certain goods, services, imports, and related uses as taxable, unless an exemption applies. Article 5 lists goods and services that are zero-rated, including certain exports, customs-shop sales, tourist services already taxed, and specified items for diplomats, international organizations, and funded projects.