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19 Sep, 24

KIPF Hands Over Rwanda’s Master Plan for Tax Reforms

In line with the Rwandan government’s goals to enhance fiscal management and secure sustainable tax revenues, the “2021–2024 Tax Policy and Tax Administration Reform” project was initiated. On August 22, 2024, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN), in collaboration with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA), and the Korea […]

30 Apr, 24

Take Advantage of Rwanda’s Voluntary Tax Disclosure Program

In a move aimed at fostering greater tax compliance nationwide, Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) has introduced a unique opportunity for individuals, companies, and organizations to voluntarily disclose any outstanding tax liabilities predating the tax period of January to December 2022. This initiative is in accordance with the provisions outlined in Article 94 of Law n° […]

27 Sep, 23

Key changes in the new VAT law :Law Nº 049/2023 of 05/09/2023

In a significant step towards simplifying its taxation landscape, the government of Rwanda has enacted the new VAT law (Law Nº 049/2023 of 05/09/2023: Establishing Value Added Tax) published in the Official Gazette n° Special of 14/09/2023. Following the implementation of the Law n° 37/2012 of 09/11/2012 establishing the Value Added Tax, the following challenges […]

18 Sep, 23

Rwanda implements extensive tax reforms

In a momentous stride towards simplifying its taxation landscape, the government of Rwanda has enacted a set of tax laws, published in the Official Gazette n° Special of 14/09/2023. This progressive initiative reflects Rwanda’s steadfast commitment to streamlining its tax framework, with a view to nurturing a business-friendly environment. In the forthcoming articles, we will […]

Fidele is an experienced tax consultant and a Certified Public Accountant. He is currently serving as the Managing Director at CEA Consulting Ltd. Fidele is a qualified professional accountant and a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA UK) as well as the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda (ICPAR).
Fidele is actively involved as a Local Consultant for the “Rwanda 2021-2024 Tax Policy and Tax Administration Reform” project, a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN), the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA), and the Korean Institute for Public Finance (KIPF). His dedication to enhancing tax policy and administration is commendable. Moreover, Fidele serves as a lecturer, imparting his knowledge in taxation papers for CPA Rwanda, further nurturing future accountants.
In terms of his career trajectory, Fidele served as a Tax Manager at BDO EA Rwanda for three years (February 2020 to March 2023). Prior to that, he dedicated eleven years to the Rwanda Revenue Authority (January 2009 to February 2020), holding various positions that showcased his versatility and adaptability. His roles included tax auditor, senior tax auditor in the Small and Medium Taxpayers Department, senior investigation officer, acting head of the domestic taxes unit in the Revenue Investigation & Enforcement Department, senior auditor in the Large Taxpayers’ Office, acting head of the return processing section, and the Taxpayers’ Account Management Division.
Fidele’s educational achievements are equally noteworthy. He holds an Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualification, a Master of Business Administration, an Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business, and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics. Additionally, Fidele is currently pursuing the PODITI (Post Graduate Diploma In Tax Investigations) and the TADAT (Tax Administration Diagnostic Assessment Tool), further expanding his knowledge and staying at the forefront of his field.
For any inquiries or collaborations, Fidele can be contacted at +250 788 876 772 (voice call, sms and whatsapp); Email: ukofido54@gmail.com.