Mauritius Updates
- Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (DMT Tax) Returns and Payment: New deadlines for submission and payment have been communicated in July 2026, affecting certain taxpayers under Mauritius law. (mra.mu)
- Registration of Tax Agents: As of 1 July 2026, tax agents must register with the Mauritius Revenue Authority. This will affect businesses that previously used unregistered agents and require stricter compliance. (mra.mu)
- Budgetary Measures – Quartz Slabs Used as Countertops: A new budget announcement (19 June 2026) implemented tariff/ duty changes for quartz slabs used as countertops. Importers and allied industries will directly feel this at the border or in landed cost. (mra.mu)
Rwanda Updates
- Relocation of RRA Tax Centres: Effective 22 June 2026, tax offices in Remera (Gisementi and Kabuga) and Gatsibo District have moved to new premises. This affects where in-person filings or walk-in services are accessed. (rra.gov.rw)
- RRA Compliance Improvement Plan 2026/2027: As revenue collections have exceeded targets, the Rwanda Revenue Authority has launched a compliance improvement plan for the months ahead, indicating stricter monitoring and voluntary compliance initiatives. (rra.gov.rw)
Strategic Implications
- Businesses involved in importing materials (e.g. quartz in Mauritius) need to review cost structures; changes in duties/tariffs can impact final pricing or margins.
- In Mauritius, the requirement for agent registration means businesses must ensure that their service providers are fully compliant. Non-compliance could lead to penalties or delays.
- Rwanda’s office relocations require updating internal logistics, customer notifications, and considering how this may affect deadlines or in-person interactions.
- The compliance plan in Rwanda may mean more audits or closer scrutiny of submitted returns—good documentation becomes essential.
Actionable Advice
- Review Import Contracts: If you're in Mauritius importing goods like quartz, confirm the new duty structures and reflect them in cost quotes.
- Validate Your Tax Agent: Check that any representative you use in Mauritius is registered with MRA as of 1 July 2026.
- Update Address Records: For Rwanda, ensure that where you receive communications or need to make submissions in-person align with the new office locations.
- Prepare for Compliance: In Rwanda, put in place proper documentation systems now; voluntary compliance thresholds and audit frequencies may shift.
Sources: Mauritius Revenue Authority media releases; Rwanda Revenue Authority announcements. (mra.mu)