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Doing Business in Rwanda

Registration, the company forms, each tax in detail and the finance you will need, checked against official sources.

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Key figures · Checked November 2026

Corporate income tax rate from 2024
28%
Rwanda Revenue Authority
Standard VAT rate
18%
Rwanda Revenue Authority
Yearly turnover above which VAT registration is required (or RWF 5m in a quarter)
RWF 20m
Rwanda Revenue Authority

Business & Tax

Business & Tax Guides

  • Setting up

    Company registration in Rwanda: steps, fees, tax registration and ongoing obligations.

    Free Online business registration through the RDB portal

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  • Company forms

    Compare Rwanda’s private and public companies, branches and individual enterprises.

    1 to 100 Shareholders permitted in a private company

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  • Taxes

    Rwanda tax rules, thresholds and filing dates for individuals and businesses.

    28% Corporate income tax on taxable business profit

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  • Finance and markets

    How Rwanda’s banks, regulators, stock exchange and bond markets work.

    8.25% Central Bank Rate after the May 2026 increase

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Rwanda and Other African Economies: Tax Rates

Corporate, personal and sales tax rates in Rwanda and five other African economies of different sizes, from PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries.

Tax rates in Rwanda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana, Morocco and Botswana
Measure Rwanda Kenya Ethiopia Ghana Morocco Botswana
Corporate income tax, 20261 28% 30% 30% 25% 35% 22%
Top personal income tax, 20262 30% 35% 35% 35% 37% 25%
Standard VAT rate, 20263 18% 16% 15% 15% 20% 14%
  1. PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries: corporate income tax rates
  2. PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries: personal income tax rates
  3. PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries: VAT rates
  • Morocco: the corporate rate shown is the top rate, for the largest profits.
  • Ghana: the top personal rate is for residents; VAT is charged with a 2.5% health levy and a 2.5% education levy.

Checked: November 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

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. The company must then register for tax with the Rwanda Revenue Authority.

What are the main tax rates in Rwanda?

Corporate income tax is 28% of taxable profit and the standard VAT rate is 18%. PAYE on employment income reaches a top rate of 30% on monthly pay above RWF 200,000, and withholding tax on dividends, interest, royalties and service fees is 15%.

Can a foreigner own all of a Rwandan company?

Yes. Foreign shareholders may own 100% of a company in Rwanda, and there is no minimum share capital for a private limited company, which can have 1 to 100 shareholders.

What does the RDB investment certificate cost?

The investment certificate from the Rwanda Development Board costs USD 500. It gives access to the incentives of the investment law, and it is also one of the documents asked for with an investor residence permit.

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Advisers for Setting Up and Tax

Companies listed in the InvestRwanda.com directory, featured members first. Choose a type of company, or search by city and keyword.

Sokrab Advisory

Company Registration

Gasabo

Sokrab Advisory is the business advisory arm of Sokrab Group and states that it is a licensed Trust and Company Service Provider (TCSP) in Rwanda. It registers...

Ishema Bridge Consults

Company Registration

Gasabo

Ishema Bridge Consults is a Kigali-based business services company supporting foreign investors, entrepreneurs and companies entering Rwanda and Kenya. Its serv...

Kigali Business Setup

Company Registration

Kicukiro

Kigali Business Setup helps entrepreneurs, investors and expatriates establish businesses in Rwanda and manage ongoing compliance. Its services include RDB comp...

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