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Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>After Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA)\u2019s introduction of new directives to professionalise and regulate people and firms that represent or advise taxpayers, a tax expert has weighed in on what the reform means and how it enhances transparency and safety in the taxation process.<\/p>\n

Introduced early last month, the move aims to align Rwanda\u2019s tax system more closely with international standards, in addition to curbing the problem of unqualified people posing as tax consultants.<\/p>\n

Under the new regulations, RRA will license and monitor all professionals who assist businesses and people in preparing and submitting tax returns, representing them during audits and appeals, and offering expert guidance on tax laws.<\/p>\n

Speaking to The New Times, Angello Musinguzi, the Tax and Regulatory Partner at Garnet Partners Ltd, a consulting company, said many people sometimes call themselves tax advisors, yet they have never studied taxation, accounting, or finance.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a result, they end up giving wrong advice to taxpayers, which later costs businesses heavily during audits,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n

\u201cRRA is right to say these professionals must be regulated and licensed. If an advisor is found guilty of negligence or unethical conduct, they should be punished, and their license revoked,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

To qualify, professionals must hold a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Accounting, Law, Taxation, Finance, Economics, Commerce, Business Studies, or Management, with at least five years of experience in tax matters. They must also present a valid tax clearance certificate, criminal record, EBM usage certificate, and proof of payment of a non-refundable Rwf 100,000 application fee.<\/p>\n

\u201cProperly trained and ethical advisors will help taxpayers pay the right amount of tax and avoid unnecessary penalties. It also ensures the government collects what is due, boosting national revenue,\u201d said Musinguzi.<\/p>\n

According to the new rule, those applying to work as partners must submit documents for each partner. Approved applicants will receive a professional identification and be listed publicly by RRA.<\/p>\n

The license to operate will be valid for three years, renewable upon meeting all the requirements. However, RRA reserves the right to suspend or revoke a license if a professional fails to comply with the directives or engages in unprofessional conduct.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy advice to taxpayers is simple, don\u2019t go for cheap or unverified advisors. Always check the list of qualified professionals from the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda before hiring anyone,\u201d said Musinguzi.<\/p>\n

Some business owners, especially international ones working in Rwanda, have found themselves grappling with the country\u2019s tax procedures, and some believe having professional representatives will fix this problem.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I started my business in Kigali, I honestly had no idea how complex the tax system could be. Simple mistakes like missing a filing deadline, miscalculating VAT, or failing to issue an EBM invoice on time would attract penalties,\u201d said Amaka Osakwe, a Nigerian entrepreneur operating a hair beauty business in Kigali.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was paying fines almost every quarter, not because I didn\u2019t want to comply, but because I didn\u2019t understand all the procedures,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

\u201cI truly believe hiring a certified advisor can change everything. They help you understand which expenses are deductible, how to file correctly, and even inform you about incentives you might not know exist.\u201d<\/p>\n

RRA said the new framework aligns with Rwanda\u2019s broader effort to modernise tax administration, enhance taxpayer trust, and build a transparent system that encourages voluntary compliance.<\/p>\n

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