Real Estate
Land-use plans for Bugesera Airport City due by January 2027
The National Land Authority is mapping permitted uses within 5 km of the new airport, where land transfers rose from about 5,000 in 2018 to 30,000 in 2025.
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Invest in Rwanda: From First Question to First Office
Independent guides, checked figures and a directory of companies for investors setting up a business, buying property or moving to Rwanda.
Rwanda at a glance · Checked November 2026
Why Invest in Rwanda- Yearly turnover above which VAT registration is required (or RWF 5m in a quarter)
- RWF 20m
- Rwanda Revenue Authority
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What Brings You to Rwanda?
Four guided paths, each with the numbers, the steps and the people who can help you finish.
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Set Up a Company
Company forms, registration with the Rwanda Development Board, tax registration and the steps in order.
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Use an Economic Zone
The special economic zones, the activities they host and the incentives available to investors.
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Get Residency
Work, investor and dependant permits: who qualifies, the documents and the fees.
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Buy or Rent Property
What foreigners may own, the buying process, offices in Kigali and the costs.
Real Estate Guide
Latest news
Rwanda Business and Investment News
Real Estate
Energy
Rwanda eyes US$5 billion ASCENT programme for its 2030 electricity access goal
Rwanda has designed a US$400 million ASCENT project within a US$3 billion plan to reach universal access and raise generation from 466 MW to 1,066 MW.
Investments
RDB signs agreement for a Chery electric vehicle assembly plant in Rwanda
The deal with Ecofleet Solutions and Chery Holding Rwanda follows Cabinet approval on 18 September and includes an offtake agreement for 300 electric buses.
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Rwanda's ICT ministry signs AI skills agreement with AISCA
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Rwanda appoints the leadership team of its National Artificial Intelligence Agency
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Cabinet makes the mining board independent and approves a tax treaty with Oman
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Kigali opens new industrial zones at Gitaraga and Kanyinya
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Rwanda registered US$2.62 billion of investment across 799 projects in 2025
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Raffles Family Office and RDB sign agreement to bring Asian private capital to Rwanda
Rwanda Business Directory
Where Rwandan Companies Meet International Investors
Find company registration agents, lawyers, accountants, recruiters and specialist suppliers by province and district. Every company has a profile in English and French, and listing is free.
- Companies
- 437
- Regions
- 5
- Listing
- Free
Browse by Category
All categories and subcategories →- Company Registration 8 companies
- Legal Services 15 companies
- Accounting and Tax 19 companies
- Visa and Immigration 5 companies
- Real Estate 16 companies
- IT and Software 27 companies
- Recruitment and HR 5 companies
- Banking and Finance 16 companies
- Transport and Logistics 18 companies
- All Categories 437 companies
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01 Why Rwanda
Why Invest in Rwanda
The investment code and its incentives, access to the East African Community and the African Continental Free Trade Area, the workforce and the cost of doing business, each set out with current figures and their sources.
- Location in the East African Community
- AfCFTA access
- Infrastructure
- Workforce and talent
- Quality of life
- Safety and stability
02 Business & Tax
Doing Business in Rwanda
Company forms, registration, corporate income tax, VAT, banking and the capital market, explained for foreign founders and investors.
Business and Tax Guide
03 Economic Zones
Special Economic Zones
How the special economic zones work, who can operate in them, the incentives and the zones outside Kigali.
- Kigali Special Economic Zone
- Bugesera Special Economic Zone
- Industrial parks
- How the economic zones work
- Export Processing Zone status
- SEZ user licences
04 Residency
Living and Working in Rwanda
Work, investor and dependant permits, schools, healthcare and the cost of living: who qualifies, the documents, the fees and the official source for each.
- Residency pathfinder
- Investor permits
- Entrepreneur permits
- Self-employed permits
- Work permits
- Assured-income (retiree) permit
05 Sectors
Rwanda’s Industries and Sectors
Sector profiles from agriculture, coffee and tea to tourism, construction, energy, ICT and financial services, with output, the main players and what is changing.
- Agriculture and agro-processing
- Coffee and tea
- Horticulture and export crops
- Mining
- Manufacturing and Made in Rwanda
- Construction and building materials
06 Real Estate
Property in Rwanda
What foreign buyers may own, land titles and leases, the buying process, offices and rents in Kigali.
- Can foreigners buy property
- Buying step by step
- Land titles and the land registry
- Costs and taxes
- Mortgages
- Affordable housing programme
07 About Rwanda
Get to Know Rwanda
Key facts, the provinces, public holidays, business etiquette, languages and the country behind the numbers.
- Key facts
- History
- Umuganda and national days
- Public holidays and business hours
- Business etiquette
- Culture and traditions
Sectors
Where the Opportunities Are
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20.3%
Agriculture’s share of GDP, 2025
Agriculture and agro-processing
A fifth of GDP, USD 1.1 billion of exports and a plan to double irrigated land.
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USD 148.6m
Coffee exports, 2025
Coffee and tea
Record coffee earnings in 2025 and a plan to lift tea exports to USD 175 million.
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USD 685m
Tourism revenue, 2025
Tourism and MICE
USD 685 million of tourism revenue, gorilla trekking and a busy conference calendar.
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10.7%
Construction’s share of GDP, 2025
Construction and building materials
A tenth of GDP, fast growth and a long list of housing and infrastructure needs.
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472.95 MW
Installed capacity
Energy
Capacity has doubled in five years, with universal access targeted for 2029.
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+29%
ICT growth, second quarter of 2026
ICT and digital
Fast growth, near-universal mobile use and digital skills and jobs targets to 2029.
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RWF 17.5tn
Financial sector assets, June 2026
Financial services and fintech
RWF 17.5 trillion of assets, 47 payment providers and a regulatory sandbox for fintech.
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USD 1.75bn
Mineral exports, 2024
Mining
Tin, tungsten, tantalum and gold, with exports aimed at USD 2.17 billion by 2029.
Investor tools
Run the Numbers Before You Fly In
Figures checked November 2026. A guide only, not tax, legal or financial advice.
- 01 PAYE and net salary calculator Net monthly pay after PAYE, pension and maternity contributions.
- 02 Employer cost calculator (RSSB) What one employee costs a month, with the employer’s RSSB contributions.
- 03 Rwanda corporate tax calculator Tax on profit at the standard rate or under an investment code incentive.
- 04 Company start-up cost estimator Government fees for registration, the investment certificate and permits in the first year.
- 05 Rwanda rental yield calculator Gross and net yield on a property in Rwanda, after rental income tax and property tax.
- 06 Residence permit cost estimator Fees for a work, investor or dependant permit for you and your family.
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Rwanda and Its Regional Peers: Taxes and Growth
Tax rates and economic growth in Rwanda and four other African economies, from PwC and the World Bank.
| Measure | Rwanda | Kenya | Uganda | Tanzania | Mauritius |
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| Corporate income tax, 20261 | 28% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 15% |
| Top personal income tax, 20262 | 30% | 35% | 40% | 30% | 20% |
| Standard VAT rate, 20263 | 18% | 16% | 18% | 18% | 15% |
| Real GDP growth, 20254 | 9.4% | 4.6% | 6.3% | 5.9% | 3.2% |
| Inflation, consumer prices, 20255 | 5.9% | 4.1% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 3.7% |
| GDP per person, 20256 | US$1,124 | US$2,363 | US$1,206 | US$1,319 | US$12,991 |
- PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries: corporate income tax rates
- PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries: personal income tax rates
- PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries: VAT rates
- World Bank: GDP growth (annual %)
- World Bank: inflation, consumer prices (annual %)
- World Bank: GDP per capita (current US$)
Checked: November 2026
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Provinces and districts
Kigali, Four Provinces and 30 Districts
The library
Answers With Their Sources
Every figure in the guides links to its official source and shows the month it was checked.
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Fact Sheets
Taxes, company set-up, economic zones, permits and property on one page each, updated for November 2026.
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Economy in Charts
Growth, GDP per person, inflation, population, jobs, FDI and trade, from the World Bank.
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The main laws for investors, linked to the official texts.
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The government agencies investors deal with, from registration and tax to permits and land.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the corporate income tax rate in Rwanda?
The standard corporate income tax rate in Rwanda is 28% of taxable profit. The standard VAT rate is 18%, the top PAYE rate on employment income is 30% on monthly pay above RWF 200,000, and withholding tax on dividends, interest, royalties and service fees is 15%.
How long does it take to register a company in Rwanda?
Online company registration with the Registrar General at the Rwanda Development Board is free, and the business registration certificate is issued within 6 working hours. A new business must then register for tax within 7 days of starting business.
Can a foreigner own 100% of a company in Rwanda?
Yes. Foreign shareholders may own 100% of a Rwandan company, and there is no minimum share capital for a private limited company. At least one director must ordinarily be resident in Rwanda.
What does an RDB investment certificate cost?
The Rwanda Development Board charges a registration fee of USD 500, or its equivalent in Rwandan francs, for an investment certificate. An investor with USD 250,000 invested may employ three foreign employees without a labour-market test.
How many special economic zones does Rwanda have?
Rwanda has two special economic zones, in Kigali and Bugesera, and eight industrial parks in the provinces. Together they host more than 320 factories; the Kigali Special Economic Zone alone had 253 companies in 2024/25.
How do investors get a residence permit in Rwanda?
Investors apply for an investor permit on IremboGov. A new permit costs RWF 150,000 and is valid for up to 2 years; the usual processing time is 7 days. Holders can later move to a recurring permit of up to five years for RWF 250,000.
Can foreigners buy property in Rwanda?
Foreigners can hold land in Rwanda through a lease: 49 years for residential, commercial and industrial land and 99 years for farm, livestock and forest land. A foreign private buyer may hold one house plot or apartment, and the land transfer service is free.