LAW Nº 013/2025 OF 27/05/2025 ESTABLISHING A LEVY ON PETROL, GAS OIL AND MOTOR VEHICLES FOR ROAD MAINTENANCE
This provision says the Law’s purpose is to establish a levy on petrol, gas oil, and motor vehicles to fund road maintenance.
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This provision says the Law’s purpose is to establish a levy on petrol, gas oil, and motor vehicles to fund road maintenance. This article sets a 15% levy rate for petrol and gas oil, and fixed levy amounts for different motor vehicle categories. The levy on petrol and gas oil is collected at customs, while the levy on motor vehicles for road maintenance must be declared and paid to the Tax Administration by 31 December each year. Levy money from petrol, gas oil, and road-maintenance motor vehicles must be deposited into a sub-account of the Treasury Single Account. Certain motor vehicles are exempt from the road maintenance levy.
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Provisions of LAW Nº 013/2025 OF 27/05/2025 ESTABLISHING A LEVY ON PETROL, GAS OIL AND MOTOR VEHICLES FOR ROAD MAINTENANCE
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Icyo iri tegeko rigamije
AI-assisted research summary: This provision says the Law’s purpose is to establish a levy on petrol, gas oil, and motor vehicles to fund road maintenance.
Ingingo ya mbere: Icyo iri tegeko rigamije Article One: Purpose of this Law Article premier : Objet de la présente loi Ingingo ya mbere: Icyo iri tegeko rigamije Article One: Purpose of this Law Article premier : Objet de la présente loi Iri tegeko rishyiraho amahoro yishyurwa kuri lisansi, kuri mazutu no ku binyabiziga agenewe gusana imihanda. This Law establishes a levy on petrol, gas oil and motor vehicles for road maintenance. La présente loi instaure une redevance sur l’essence, les véhicules le mazout automobiles pour l’entretien routier. et - 2 Verify source ↗
Levy rate and base
AI-assisted research summary: This article sets a 15% levy rate for petrol and gas oil, and fixed levy amounts for different motor vehicle categories.
Ingingo ya 2: by’amahoro Igipimo n’ishingiro Article 2: Levy rate and base Article 2 : Taux et base de la redevance Ingingo ya 2: by’amahoro Igipimo n’ishingiro Article 2: Levy rate and base Article 2 : Taux et base de la redevance (1) Igipimo cy’amahoro yishyurwa kuri lisansi cyangwa kuri mazutu ni 15% by’agaciro ka lisansi cyangwa aka mazutu, ikiguzi habariwemo cy’ubwishingizi n’icy’ubwikorezi. (1) The rate of the levy on petrol or gas oil is 15% of the value of petrol or gas oil, including the cost of insurance and freight. (1) Le taux de la redevance sur l’essence ou le mazout est de 15% de la valeur de l’essence ou du mazout, y compris le coût d’assurance et de fret. (2) Ishingiro ry’amahoro yishyurwa ku kinyabiziga rishyizweho ku bwoko bw’ibinyabiziga ku buryo bukurikira: (2) The base of the levy on motor vehicle is set according to the motor vehicle categories as follows: La base de la redevance sur le véhicule automobile est fixée en fonction des catégories de véhicules automobiles comme suit : Ubwoko bw’ikinyabiziga Ivatiri Jeep Ikamyoneti Microbus Minibisi Bisi Ikamyo Rukururana ntoya Rukururana nini Ingano y’amahoro mu (FRW) Category Levy (FRW) amount Catégorie Montant redevance (FRW) de la 50.000 50.000 100.000 100.000 100.000 100.000 120.000 120.000 150.000 Car Jeep Pick-up Microbus Minibus Bus Truck Half-trailer Trailer 79 50,000 50,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 120,000 120,000 150,000 Voiture Jeep Pick-up Microbus Minibus Bus Camion Semi-remorque Remorque 50.000 50.000 100.000 100.000 100.000 100.000 120.000 120.000 150.000 Official Gazette n° Special of 29/05/2025 - 3 Verify source ↗
Aho amahoro yakirirwa
AI-assisted research summary: The levy on petrol and gas oil is collected at customs, while the levy on motor vehicles for road maintenance must be declared and paid to the Tax Administration by 31 December each year.
Ingingo ya 3: Aho amahoro yakirirwa Article 3 : Lieu de perception de la redevance Article 3: Place of levy collection Ingingo ya 3: Aho amahoro yakirirwa Article 3: Place of levy collection Article 3 : Lieu de perception de la redevance (1) Amahoro yishyurwa kuri lisansi no kuri mazutu yakirirwa kuri gasutamo hakurikijwe rigenga imicungire gasutamo z’Umuryango w’Ibihugu by’Afurika y’Iburasirazuba. Itegeko za ya (1) The levy on petrol and gas oil is collected at the customs point in accordance with the East African Community Customs Management Act. (2) Amahoro yishyurwa ku binyabiziga imihanda gusana agenewe amenyekanishwa kandi akishyurwa ku Buyobozi bw’Imisoro bitarenze ku wa 31 Ukuboza ya buri mwaka. (2) The levy on motor vehicles for road is declared and paid maintenance annually to the Tax Administration no later than 31 December of each year. perçue (1) La redevance sur l’essence et le mazout douanier est au conformément à la Loi portant gestion des douanes de la Communauté de l’Afrique de l’Est. poste (2) La les redevance véhicules sur automobiles pour l’entretien routier est déclarée et payée à l’Administration fiscale au plus tard le 31 décembre de chaque année. - 4 Verify source ↗
Konti ibikwaho amahoro
AI-assisted research summary: Levy money from petrol, gas oil, and road-maintenance motor vehicles must be deposited into a sub-account of the Treasury Single Account.
Ingingo ya 4: Konti ibikwaho amahoro Article 4: Account for levy deposit Article 4 : Compte pour versement de la redevance Ingingo ya 4: Konti ibikwaho amahoro Article 4: Account for levy deposit Article 4 : Compte pour versement de la redevance Amahoro yishyurwa kuri lisansi, kuri mazutu no ku binyabiziga agenewe gusana imihanda abikwa kuri konti ishamikiye kuri konti imwe rukumbi y’Ikigega cya Leta. The levy imposed on petrol, gas oil and motor vehicles for road maintenance is deposited into a sub-account of the Treasury Single Account. La redevance sur l’essence, le mazout et les véhicules automobiles pour l’entretien routier est versée sur un sous-compte du compte unique du Trésor. - 5 Verify source ↗
Ibinyabiziga bisonewe
AI-assisted research summary: Certain motor vehicles are exempt from the road maintenance levy.
Ingingo ya 5: Ibinyabiziga bisonewe amahoro Article 5: Motor vehicles exempted from levy Article 5 : Véhicules automobiles exonérés de la redevance Ingingo ya 5: Ibinyabiziga bisonewe amahoro Article 5: Motor vehicles exempted from levy Article 5 : Véhicules automobiles exonérés de la redevance Ibinyabiziga bikurikira bisonewe amahoro agenewe gusana imihanda: The following motor vehicles are exempted from road maintenance levy: (a) ibinyabiziga bya Leta y’u Rwanda; (a) motor vehicles of the Government of Les véhicules automobiles suivants sont exonérés de la redevance pour l’entretien routier : (a) véhicules automobiles du Gouvernement du Rwanda; Rwanda ; 80 Official Gazette n° Special of 29/05/2025 (b) ibinyabiziga ambasade by’ n’iby’abahagarariye ibihugu byabo mu Rwanda; (b) motor vehicles of high commissions, embassies and diplomats accredited to Rwanda; (c) ibinyabiziga by’imiryango mpuzamahanga ifitanye amasezerano na Repubulika y’u Rwanda. (c) motor vehicles organisations agreement with Rwanda. of having international an signed the Republic of (b) véhicules automobiles hauts- commissariats, des ambassades et des diplomates accrédités au Rwanda ; des (c) véhicules automobiles des organisations internationales ayant signé un accord avec la République du Rwanda. - 6 Verify source ↗
Ingingo y’ururimi
AI-assisted research summary: This provision says the law was drafted in English and then considered and adopted in Kinyarwanda.
Ingingo ya 6: Ingingo y’ururimi Article 6: Language provision Article 6 : Disposition linguistique Ingingo ya 6: Ingingo y’ururimi Article 6: Language provision Article 6 : Disposition linguistique tegeko ryateguwe mu Iri rurimi rw’Icyongereza, risuzumwa kandi ritorwa mu rurimi rw’Ikinyarwanda. This Law was drafted in English, considered and adopted in Ikinyarwanda. La présente loi a été initiée en anglais, examinée et adoptée en Ikinyarwanda. - 7 Verify source ↗
Ingingo ivanaho
AI-assisted research summary: This article repeals Law No. 35/2015.
Ingingo ya 7: Ingingo ivanaho Article 7: Repealing provision Article 7 : Disposition abrogatoire Ingingo ya 7: Ingingo ivanaho Article 7: Repealing provision Article 7 : Disposition abrogatoire Itegeko n° 35/2015 ryo ku wa 30/06/2015 rishyiraho amahoro yakwa kuri lisansi na mazutu imihanda rivanyweho. agenewe gusana Law no 35/2015 of 30/06/2015 establishing the levy on petrol and gas oil for road maintenance is repealed. La Loi no 35/2015 du 30/06/2015 portant instauration de la redevance sur l’essence et le mazout pour l’entretien routier est abrogée. - 8 Verify source ↗
Gutangira gukurikizwa
AI-assisted research summary: This law takes effect on the day it is published in the Official Gazette of Rwanda.
Ingingo ya 8: Gutangira gukurikizwa Article 8: Entry into force Article 8 : Entrée en vigueur 77 Official Gazette n° Special of 29/05/2025 ITEGEKO Nº 013/2025 RYO KU WA 27/05/2025 RISHYIRAHO AMAHORO YISHYURWA KURI LISANSI, KURI MAZUTU NO KU BINYABIZIGA AGENEWE GUSANA IMIHANDA 27/05/2025 013/2025 OF LAW Nº ESTABLISHING A LEVY ON PETROL, GAS OIL AND MOTOR VEHICLES FOR ROAD MAINTENANCE LOI Nº 013/2025 DU 27/05/2025 PORTANT INSTAURATION D’UNE REDEVANCE SUR L’ESSENCE, LE MAZOUT ET LES VÉHICULES AUTOMOBILES POUR L’ENTRETIEN ROUTIER Twebwe, KAGAME Paul, Perezida wa Repubulika; We, KAGAME Paul, President of the Republic; Nous, KAGAME Paul, Président de la République ; INTEKO ISHINGA AMATEGEKO YEMEJE NONE NATWE DUHAMIJE, DUTANGAJE ITEGEKO RITEYE RITYA KANDI DUTEGETSE KO RITANGAZWA MU IGAZETI YA LETA YA REPUBULIKA Y’U RWANDA THE PARLIAMENT HAS ADOPTED AND WE SANCTION, PROMULGATE THE FOLLOWING LAW AND ORDER IT BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE OF THE REPUBLIC OF RWANDA LE PARLEMENT A ADOPTÉ ET NOUS SANCTIONNONS, PROMULGUONS LA LOI DONT LA TENEUR SUIT ET ORDONNONS QU’ELLE SOIT PUBLIÉE AU JOURNAL OFFICIEL DE LA RÉPUBLIQUE DU RWANDA INTEKO ISHINGA AMATEGEKO: THE PARLIAMENT: LE PARLEMENT : Umutwe w’Abadepite, mu nama yawo yo ku wa 28 Mata 2025; The Chamber of Deputies, in its sitting of 28 April 2025; La Chambre des Députés, en sa séance du 28 avril 2025 ; Ishingiye ku Itegeko Nshinga rya Repubulika y’u Rwanda, cyane cyane mu ngingo zaryo, iya 64, iya 93 n’iya 165; Pursuant to the Constitution of the Republic of Rwanda, especially in Articles 64, 93 and 165; Vu la Constitution de la République du Rwanda, spécialement en ses articles 64, 93 et 165 ; Isubiye ku Itegeko n° 35/2015 ryo ku wa 30/06/2015 rishyiraho amahoro yakwa kuri lisansi na mazutu agenewe gusana imihanda; reviewed Law no 35/2015 of Having 30/06/2015 establishing the levy on petrol and gas oil for road maintenance; Revu la Loi no 35/2015 du 30/06/2015 portant instauration de la redevance sur l’essence et le mazout pour l’entretien routier ; YEMEJE: ADOPTS: ADOPTE : 78 Official Gazette n° Special of 29/05/2025 Ingingo ya 8: Gutangira gukurikizwa Article 8: Entry into force Article 8 : Entrée en vigueur Iri tegeko ritangira gukurikizwa ku munsi ritangarijweho mu Igazeti ya Leta ya Repubulika y’u Rwanda. This Law comes into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Rwanda. La présente loi entre en vigueur le jour de sa publication au Journal Officiel de la République du Rwanda. 81 Kigali, 27/05/2025 Official Gazette n° Special of 29/05/2025 (sé) KAGAME Paul Perezida wa Repubulika President of the Republic Président de la République (sé) Dr NGIRENTE Edouard Minisitiri w’Intebe Prime Minister Premier Ministre Bibonywe kandi bishyizweho Ikirango cya Repubulika: Seen and sealed with the Seal of the Republic: Vu et scellé du Sceau de la République : (sé) Dr UGIRASHEBUJA Emmanuel Minisitiri w’Ubutabera akaba n’Intumwa Nkuru ya Leta Minister of Justice and Attorney General Ministre de la Justice et Garde des Sceaux 82
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